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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 10m
    $27–58

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 34m
    $26–49

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  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Fire Island. However, you can walk to Grand Central Terminal, 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 vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 34m.

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