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How to get fromMerrick to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Merrick to Babylontrain train
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    3h 3m
    $19–31

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrick to Kismet, NYcar car 21.9 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    3h 44m
    $18–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Kismet, NYtaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    34 min
    $200–240

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Merrick to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Babylon, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 3h 44m.

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