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

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

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  1. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane SFO - ISP
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 31m
    $176–691

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $234–564

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    11h 44m
    $249–600

  4. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - 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
    13h 15m
    $259–1,275

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,640.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Fire Island. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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.

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