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

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

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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 9m
    $27–58

  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 33m
    $26–50

  3. 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
    4h 27m
    $28–56

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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 train from New York Penn Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 33m.

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