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How to get fromGlen Cove to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Glen Cove to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Street to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h
    $29–62

  2. Drive 31.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Cove to Kismet, NYcar car 31.4 mi
    49 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pratt Bl / Bridge to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus bus n27
    2. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus bus n55 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $22–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glen Cove to Kismet, NYtaxi taxi 31.4 mi
    49 min
    $280–340

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Glen Cove to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pratt Bl / Bridge to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 10m.

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