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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

    best
    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

  2. Train, ferry via Jamaica #2

    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 46m
    $28–56

  3. Train, ferry via Jamaica

    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 43m
    $30–62

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 42 St-Times Square, take the line 7 subway to Hunters Point Av, walk to Hunterspoint Avenue, 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 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 43m.

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