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How to get fromPort Chester to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Chester 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 14m
    $37–73

  2. Drive 59.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Chester to Saltaire, NYcar car 59.1 mi
    1h 21m
    $11–16

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 27m
    $35–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 85.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 27m.

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