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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franklin Tpk & Airmount Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 18m
    $39–79

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mahwah to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 29m
    $32–83

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Lindenhurst

    1. Take the bus from Franklin Tpk & Airmount Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    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
    5h 57m
    $37–73

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Mahwah to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 bus from Franklin Tpk & Airmount Rd to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 57m.

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