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How to get fromMelville to Fire Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melville to Fire Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Walt Whitman Shops to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 6
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 53m
    $18–31

  2. Drive 18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melville to Kismet, NYcar car 18.5 mi
    32 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melville to Kismet, NYtaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    32 min
    $75–90

  4. Line 1 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from NYS 110/Old Country Rd to Amityville LIRRbus bus 1
    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
    4h 4m
    $18–31

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Map of how to get from Melville to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Melville to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Walt Whitman Shops, take the bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kismet, NY.

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