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

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There are 3 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
    4h 34m
    $36–72

  2. Line 60 bus, bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Court St to E 189Th St @ Washington Avbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 36m
    $31–64

  3. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $36–72

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  • Distance: 82.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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 bus from Main St @ Court St to Watch Hill, Fire Island via E 189Th St @ Washington Av, East Fordham Rd/3 Av, Boston Rd/E 180 St, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 36m.

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