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How to get fromPelham to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pelham to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Pelham 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
    4h 16m
    $35–70

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pelham to Kismet, NYcar car 49.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal 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
    5h 37m
    $33–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pelham to Kismet, NYtaxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $160–200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 75.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Pelham to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, 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 Pelham to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 37m.

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