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How to get fromWestport to Fire Islandby car ferry, car, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Drive from Port Jefferson to Saltaire, NYcar car
    2h 21m
    $29–92

  2. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $40–111

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk 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
    6h 8m
    $43–82

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  • Distance: 59.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Westport, CT, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Westport to Fire Island. However, you can drive to Bridgeport, take the car ferry to Port Jefferson, then drive to Saltaire, NY. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. East at Imperial Ave. to Watch Hill, Fire Island via State St. at Main St., Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 50m.

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