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How to get fromFire Island to New Yorkby ferry, train, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Fire Island to New York by ferry, train, or subway

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry Watch Hill
    2. Take the train from Patchogue to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 38m
    $28–59
  2. Ferry, train, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Patchogue to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway E
    3h 1m
    $28–56

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What companies run services between Fire Island, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fire Island to New York. However, you can take the ferry to Patchogue, NY, walk to Patchogue, take the train to Jamaica, then take the train to New York Penn Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to W 4 St-Wash Sq via Patchogue, NY, Patchogue, Jamaica, and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport in around 3h 1m.

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