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How to get fromPort Jefferson to Fire Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Fire Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 55 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from NYS 112/Cherub Ln to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 55 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    2h 54m
    $18–31

  2. Line 51 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    2h 57m
    $15–28

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  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Jefferson to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 51 bus to NYS 112/Cherub Ln, take the line 55 bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Patchogue LIRR and Patchogue, NY in around 2h 57m.

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