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How to get fromFire Island to Shelter Islandby ferry, train, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Fire Island to Shelter Island by ferry, train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Patchogue to Bridgehamptontrain train
    3. Walk from Bridgehampton to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    2h 55m

  2. Ferry, bus, line 92 bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to NYS 25/9th Stbus bus 92
    4. Walk from NYS 25/9th St to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 42m

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  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Fire Island to Shelter Island. However, you can take the ferry to Patchogue, NY, walk to Patchogue, take the train to Bridgehampton, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Shelter Island via Patchogue, NY, Patchogue LIRR, Riverhead LIRR, and NYS 25/9th St in around 3h 42m.

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