What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Fire Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Fire Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Fire Island?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Fire Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $410.

How far is it from Rochester to Fire Island?

The distance between Rochester and Fire Island is 324 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Fire Island without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Fire Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 11h 24m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Fire Island?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Rochester to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 99+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Rochester to Fire Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
5h 32m
$96–402
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
11h 24m
$82–143
Train, ferry via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
11h 42m
$123–354
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
6h 1m
$120–626
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
6h 28m
$535–1,707
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
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
7h 36m
$88–366
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
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
7h 58m
$107–550
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
11h 58m
$126–317

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Fire Island.

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Distance: 322.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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 24m.

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