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How to get fromWashington Heights to Fire Islandby train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington Heights to Fire Island by train or ferry

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  1. Train, ferry via Penn Station

    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 38m
    $30–62

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 41m
    $28–56

  3. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 41m
    $30–64

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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington Heights to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, 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 subway from 181 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 41m.

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