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How to get fromReagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Fire Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Fire Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $943–1,789

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arlington to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $72–137

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BWI - ISP
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 47m
    $73–955

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Queens

    1. Take the bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 4m
    $74–132

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 47m
    $91–219

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 40m
    $125–720

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $945–1,723

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 52m
    $87–472

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    8h 24m
    $135–721

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Fire Island. However, you can fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, 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 the subway to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, walk to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to BWI Thurgood Marshall, walk to BWI Amtrak Station, take the bus to Upper Level Terminal - Concourses B & C, walk to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP), walk to LI Macarthur Airport, take the line 6 bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island.

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