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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Fire Islandby subway, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fire Island by subway, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 20m
    $28–56

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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
    4h 45m
    $26–50

  3. 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 23m
    $27–58

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  • Distance: 61 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fire Island. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk 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 vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 45m.

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