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How to get fromYonkers to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Yonkers 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 55m
    $35–70

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 45m
    $33–62

  3. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from Yonkers 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
    5h 4m
    $35–70

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  • Distance: 74.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Yonkers 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 Yonkers to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 45m.

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