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How to get fromBuffalo to Fire Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Fire Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 38m
    $90–430

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    12h 31m
    $171–344

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    12h 50m
    $99–173

  4. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 1m
    $119–684

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $103–445

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    8h 5m
    $109–407

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $133–601

  8. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    13h 10m
    $145–340

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk 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 Buffalo to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 12h 31m.

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