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

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There are 3 ways to get from Plainview to Fire Island by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Walt Whitman Shops to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 6
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 12m
    $19–32

  2. Drive 20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainview to Kismet, NYcar car 20.5 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainview to Kismet, NYtaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    32 min
    $80–100

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  • Distance: 42.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Plainview to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Walt Whitman Bus Term, walk to Walt Whitman Shops, take the bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Plainview to Kismet, NY in around 32 min.

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