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How to get fromJersey City to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Jersey City to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    4h 44m
    $30–62

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    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
    5h 21m
    $29–53

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $35–78

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jersey City to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to 33rd Street, 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 train from Journal Square to Watch Hill, Fire Island via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 21m.

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