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How to get fromThe Bronx to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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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 40m
    $33–68

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 9m
    $28–60

  3. Line 2 subway, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $30–62

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 54m
    $31–60

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 69 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from The Bronx to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, take the train 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 Boston Rd/E 180 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 9m.

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