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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle 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
    4h 16m
    $35–71

  2. Drive  49.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Rochelle to Kismet, NYcar car 49.8 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 45m
    $31–64

  4. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $35–71

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  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from New Rochelle to Fire Island National Seashore. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, 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 Huguenot St @ Bridge St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via E 189Th St @ Washington Av, East Fordham Rd/3 Av, Boston Rd/E 180 St, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Patchogue, Patchogue, NY, and Watch Hill, Fire Island in around 5h 45m.

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