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How to get fromGreenwich to Fire Islandby train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Greenwich to Fire Island by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 43m
    $37–74

  2. Drive 61.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greenwich to Saltaire, NYcar car 61.9 mi
    1h 24m
    $12–17

  3. Train, car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Greenwich to Bridgeporttrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 8m
    $48–125

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 88.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenwich to Fire Island. However, you can take the train 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 train from Greenwich to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 8m.

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