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How to get fromLong Island City to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 11m
    $28–56

  2. Train, line 6 bus, ferry

    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
    4h 21m
    $30–57

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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Fire Island. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk 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 subway from Hunters Point Av to Watch Hill, Fire Island via 61 St-Woodside, Woodside, Central Islip, Central Islip LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 21m.

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