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How to get fromNorwalk to Fire Islandby car ferry, car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Norwalk to Fire Island by car ferry, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Drive from Port Jefferson to Saltaire, NYcar car
    2h 24m
    $30–93

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from East Norwalk 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
    5h 35m
    $40–78

  3. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 59m
    $40–111

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Norwalk to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Norwalk to Fire Island. However, you can drive to Bridgeport, take the car ferry to Port Jefferson, then drive to Saltaire, NY. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Norwalk to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 35m.

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