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How to get fromSan Diego to Fire Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Fire Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane SAN - ISP
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m
    $226–817

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m
    $221–1,139

  3. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $264–995

  4. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street 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 55m
    $307–1,636

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,489.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Fire Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, 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.

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