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How to get fromMaine to Fire Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Maine to Fire Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PWM - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 15m
    $82–377

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Boston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus bus
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 52m
    $78–152

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 40m
    $94–157

  4. Fly Portland to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PWM - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $109–588

  5. Fly Portland to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PWM - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 21m
    $98–412

  6. Fly Bangor to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BGR - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $104–528

  7. Fly Bangor to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BGR - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 52m
    $80–344

  8. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    12h 38m
    $80–141

Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maine to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Maine to Fire Island. However, you can fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, 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 Portland Public Library to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Portland, ME, New York, NY, Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 11h 40m.

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