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How to get fromWashington Heights to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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

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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 10m
    $30–62

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 20m
    $28–60

  3. 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 15m
    $28–56

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 bus from Wadsworth Av/W 181 St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via East Tremont Av/E 177 St, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 20m.

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