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How to get fromWestchester County to Fire Islandby train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Westchester County to Fire Island by train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 15m
    $38–75

  2. Drive 69.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westchester County to Saltaire, NYcar car 69.6 mi
    1h 40m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 28m
    $36–67

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 92.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Westchester County to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, 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 drive from Westchester County to Saltaire, NY in around 1h 40m.

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