What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Fire Island?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Fire Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $100 - $210 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Fire Island?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Fire Island is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 59m and costs $260 - $360.

How far is it from Boston to Fire Island?

The distance between Boston and Fire Island is 167 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Fire Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Fire Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 8h 42m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Fire Island?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Boston to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 92+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Boston to Fire Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Fire Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
3h 59m
$265–356
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
9h 5m
$78–722
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue to New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37thbus
2. Take the train from Hunterspoint Av to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
8h 42m
$102–210
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
5h 17m
$237–803
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
5h 47m
$203–595

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) flights

33Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Fire Island.

Launch map view

Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Fire Island. However, you can fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP), walk to LI Macarthur Airport, take the line 6 bus to Patchogue LIRR, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37th, 34 St-Hudson Yards, Hunters Point Av, Hunterspoint Av, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 8h 42m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.