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How to get fromToms River to Fire Islandby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Toms River to Fire Island by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 55m
    $44–107

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Queens

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 59m
    $42–99

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Toms River, NJ, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Toms River to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Times Square, take the line 7 subway to Hunters Point Av, walk to Hunterspoint Avenue, 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 Toms River Park & Ride to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 59m.

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