There are 2 ways to get from Hempstead to Fire Island by train, ferry, 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Mineola to Patchoguetrain Montauk Branch
- Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry Watch Hill
2h 29m$21–33Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
- Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
4h 24m$17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to bus and ferry which costs $17 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs $20 - $35.
The distance between Hempstead and Fire Island is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Fire Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Hempstead to Fire Island, including transfers.
There are 237+ hotels available in Fire Island.
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 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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mineola to Patchogue
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–14
- Peak
- $14–22
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 631-475-1665
- Website
- davisparkferry.com
Ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- https://www.davisparkferry.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.davisparkferry.com/dp-schedule
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




