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How to get fromShelter Island to Fire Islandby unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Shelter Island to Fire Island by unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, train, ferry

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    1. Walk from Shelter Island to Bridgehamptonunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Bridgehampton to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 3m

  2. Travel, line 92 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Shelter Island to NYS 25/9th Stunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25/9th St to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 92
    3. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 40m

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Map of how to get from Shelter Island to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Shelter Island to Fire Island. However, you can travel to Bridgehampton, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shelter Island to Watch Hill, Fire Island via NYS 25/9th St, Riverhead LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 40m.

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