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

The cheapest way to get from Fire Island to Montclair is to ferry and bus and train which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fire Island to Montclair is to ferry and train via Babylon which takes 4h 31m and costs $26 - $60.

How far is it from Fire Island to Montclair?

The distance between Fire Island and Montclair is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fire Island to Montclair without a car is to ferry and train via Babylon which takes 4h 31m and costs $26 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Fire Island to Montclair, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 2928+ hotels available in Montclair.

Fire Island to Montclair - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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

Ferry, train via Babylon
best
1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry
2. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 31m
$26–58
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry
2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 2
3. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 13m
$25–48
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry
2. Take the train from Patchogue to Jamaicatrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 33m
$26–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fire Island to Montclair.

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Fire Island to Montclair. However, you can take the ferry to Patchogue, NY, walk to Patchogue, take the train to Babylon, take the train to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Watchung Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Watchung Avenue via Patchogue, NY, Patchogue LIRR, Amityville LIRR, Amityville, and New York Penn Station in around 5h 13m.

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