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

The cheapest way to get from Highlands to Fire Island is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Highlands to Fire Island is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $16 - $24.

How far is it from Highlands to Fire Island?

The distance between Highlands and Fire Island is 85 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Highlands to Fire Island without a car is to ferry and subway and train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Highlands to Fire Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Highlands to Fire Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to Fire Island is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Highlands to Fire Island.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 90+ hotels available in Fire Island.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Highlands to Fire Island by ferry, subway, train, bus, or car

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

Ferry, subway, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry
2. Take the subway from Broad St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
5h 41m
$35–76
Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Highlands to Kismet, NYcar 87.7 mi
2h 7m
$16–24
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
6h 45m
$53–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Highlands to Fire Island.

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Highlands to Fire Island. However, you can take the ferry to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC, walk to Broad St, take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, 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 bus from Highlands, NJ to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 45m.

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