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How to get fromWhite Plains to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from White Plains to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains 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 11m
    $36–72

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from White Plains 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 24m
    $34–64

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from White Plains 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 take a train from White Plains to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 24m.

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