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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $46–87

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $48–100

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Kingston to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Poughkeepsie Train Station, walk to Poughkeepsie, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, 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 bus from Broadway & Kingston City Hall to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Poughkeepsie Train Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 7h 59m.

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