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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Montauk to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 20m
    $29–62

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connectionbus bus Montauk Line to Islip
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 24m
    $44–101

  3. Bus, ferry via Riverhead

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Corwith Ave to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 22m
    $40–104

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Montauk to Fire Island. However, you can 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 Montauk Village to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Islip Airport Connection, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 24m.

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