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How to get fromNew Jersey to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 29m
    $30–71

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    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
    5h 10m
    $29–62

  3. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 31m
    $30–71

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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, 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 Newark Penn Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 10m.

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