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

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There are 2 ways to get from Groton to Fire Island by train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from New London to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 42m
    $106–186

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Orient Point Ferry Dock to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 92
    3. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 18m
    $53–139

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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Groton to Fire Island. However, you can take the taxi to New London, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, 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 Groton to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New London, Orient Point, Orient Point Ferry Dock, Riverhead LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 7h 18m.

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