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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Fire Islandby subway, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Fire Island by subway, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, train, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    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 39m
    $30–61

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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Midtown Manhattan 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 bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Central Islip, Central Islip LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 39m.

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