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How to get fromNew Canaan to Fire Islandby train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from New Canaan to Fire Island by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 55m
    $44–86

  2. Drive 75.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Canaan to Saltaire, NYcar car 75.9 mi
    1h 44m
    $14–20

  3. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $51–134

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 101 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Canaan to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Stamford, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, take the train 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 train from New Canaan to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Stamford, Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 29m.

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