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How to get fromFire Island to Upper East Sideby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Fire Island to Upper East Side by ferry, train, or bus

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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
    3h 20m
    $30–62

  2. Ferry, line 6 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Central Islip LIRRbus bus 6
    3. Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain train
    3h 41m
    $30–62

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Fire Island, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fire Island to Upper East Side. However, you can take the ferry to Patchogue, NY, walk to Patchogue, take the train to Jamaica, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, walk to Grand Central-42 St, then take the line 6 subway to 86th Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to 1 St/27 Av via Patchogue, NY, Patchogue LIRR, Central Islip LIRR, Central Islip, Woodside, and Woodside Av/61 St in around 3h 41m.

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