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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    2h 29m
    $24–48

  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 24m
    $19–32

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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 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 24m.

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