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How to get fromUpper East Side to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Upper East Side to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 22m
    $30–61

  2. Train, line 6 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Woodside to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 36m
    $30–61

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  • Distance: 62.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Upper East Side to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 6 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk 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 27 Av/2 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Woodside Av/60 St, Woodside, Central Islip, Central Islip LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 36m.

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