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 - $220 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 ferry and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $270 - $390.

How far is it from Boston to Fire Island?

The distance between Boston and Fire Island is 273 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 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Boston to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 87+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Boston to Fire Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Fire Island by bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or plane

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

Bus, train, ferry
best
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 Avenue to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
8h 42m
$101–218
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
8h 59m
$82–738
Train, car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry
3. Take the bus from Orient Point Ferry Dock to Riverhead LIRRbus 92
4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 66
5. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
9h 16m
$97–212
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
5h 36m
$270–389
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
6h 55m
$518–1,472
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
7h 23m
$102–566

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

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Map of how to get from Boston to Fire Island.

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Distance: 271.4 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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 take the bus to New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37th, walk to 34 St-Hudson Yards, take the line 7 subway to Hunters Point Av, walk to Hunterspoint Avenue, 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 Boston to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New Haven, Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 8h 59m.

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