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

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

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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
    5h 13m
    $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, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    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 33m
    $35–66

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  • Distance: 88.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 drive from Greenwich to Saltaire, NY in around 1h 24m.

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