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How to get fromJackson Heights to Fire Islandby train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, line 6 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 46m
    $28–53

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 56m
    $26–55

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Jackson Heights to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Central Islip, walk to Central Islip LIRR, take the line 6 bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Woodside to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 3h 56m.

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