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How to get fromLower East Side to Fire Islandby subway, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lower East Side to Fire Island by subway, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway J / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 32m
    $28–56

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Forest Hills 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 17m
    $27–48

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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lower East Side 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 Delancey St-Essex St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Forest Hills-71 Av, Forest Hills, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 17m.

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