What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to bus and ferry which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to bus and train and ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs $24 - $50.

How far is it from Hempstead to Fire Island?

The distance between Hempstead and Fire Island is 41 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Fire Island without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs $24 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Fire Island?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Hempstead to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 69+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Hempstead to Fire Island - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Greenwich St + Angevine Ave to Freeport Sta / Northbus n40 / ...
2. Take the train from Freeport to Babylontrain
3. Take the train from Babylon to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
3h 40m
$25–49
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
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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