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How to get fromHempstead to Fire Islandby bus, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greenwich St + Angevine Ave to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n40 / ...
    2. Take the train from Freeport to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the train from Babylon to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 40m
    $25–49

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus bus n54 / ...
    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 22m
    $19–32

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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Hempstead to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Freeport Sta / North, walk to Freeport, take the train to Babylon, 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 Grove St / Greenwich to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 22m.

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