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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Babylon

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $30–62

  2. Train, line 2 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 29m
    $30–56

  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

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  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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, Babylon, Babylon LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 29m.

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