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How to get fromRochester to Fire Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Fire Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $96–412

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 29m
    $79–139

  3. Train, ferry via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 42m
    $129–361

  4. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 57m
    $125–626

  5. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 28m
    $535–1,707

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $89–397

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $118–621

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 58m
    $127–320

Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Fire Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, 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 a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York Midtown, New York Penn Station, Central Islip, Central Islip LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 11h 29m.

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