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

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

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  1. Train, line 2 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h
    $27–52

  2. 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 9m
    $27–58

  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

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  • Distance: 66.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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 Babylon, walk to Babylon LIRR, take the line 2 bus to Patchogue LIRR, 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 Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 9m.

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