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How to get fromNorthport to Fire Islandby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Northport to Fire Island by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 6 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jericho Tpk/Commack Rd to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 6
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 39m
    $18–31

  2. Drive 24 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northport to Saltaire, NYcar car 24 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northport to Saltaire, NYtaxi taxi 24 mi
    35 min
    $95–120

  4. Line 7 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fort Salonga Rd/Harrison Dr to Bay Shore LIRRbus bus 7
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 44m
    $20–39

  5. Line 7 bus, line 2 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fort Salonga Rd/Harrison Dr to Bay Shore LIRRbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Bay Shore LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 59m
    $18–31

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Northport to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 7 bus to Commack Rd/Jericho Tpk, walk to Jericho Tpk/Commack Rd, take the line 6 bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Northport to Saltaire, NY in around 35 min.

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