Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Fire Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry via Babylon

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 20m
    $30–62

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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 2m
    $29–53

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 86th St & Broadway to Manorvillebus bus Sag Harbor-Westbound
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    5h 29m
    $64–176

  4. Train, ferry

    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 25m
    $30–62

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upper West Side to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Upper West Side to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 86 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 2m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, How to get from Florence to Rome, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.