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How to get fromHartford to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via New York

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 43m
    $54–682

  2. Bus, car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus bus
    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 52m
    $46–124

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

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain 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 54m
    $53–142

  4. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BDL - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h
    $66–315

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 54m
    $56–110

Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Hartford to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to New Haven, 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 bus from Hartford Union Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 52m.

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