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How to get fromNew York to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from New York to Fire Island by train, ferry, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    3h 37m
    $27–58

  2. Subway, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 54m
    $28–56

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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Fire Island. However, you can 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 subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 3h 54m.

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