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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hackensack to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 49m
    $30–65

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 36m
    $34–65

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Lindenhurst

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the train from Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 14m
    $32–59

  4. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 144 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 52m
    $31–64

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 74.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Hackensack to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Secaucus Lower Level, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, 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 bus from State St At Banta Pl to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 36m.

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