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How to get fromRockaway Beach to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockaway Beach to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 41m
    $31–64

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus bus n55 / ...
    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 33m
    $25–42

  3. Train, ferry via Far Rockaway

    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 7m
    $30–62

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockaway Beach to Fire Island. However, you can take the subway to Rockaway Blvd, walk to Liberty Av/95 St, take the bus to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av, 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 Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Beach 21 St/Mott Av, Mott Av / Central, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 33m.

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