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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to bus and ferry which costs $17 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to train and ferry which takes 3h 51m and costs $25 - $45.

How far is it from Hempstead to Fire Island?

The distance between Hempstead and Fire Island is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 51m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Hempstead to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 245+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Hempstead to Fire Island - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Hempstead to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
3h 51m
$25–43
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
4h 24m
$17

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hempstead to Fire Island.

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Distance: 59.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Hempstead to Fire Island. However, you can 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 Grove St / Greenwich to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 24m.

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