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How to get fromNew Jersey to Fire Island National Seashoreby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Fire Island National Seashore by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Babylon

    best
    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
    3h 59m
    $30–69

  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
    4h 56m
    $29–60

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Davis Park, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 33m
    $72–173

  4. Train, ferry

    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 3m
    $30–69

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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Fire Island National Seashore. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island, then walk to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Davis Park, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, Exit 63 Park and Ride, Patchogue, NY, and Davis Park, Fire Island in around 4h 33m.

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