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How to get fromNew Rochelle to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $35–71

  2. Drive 49.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Rochelle to Kismet, NYcar car 49.8 mi
    1h 9m
    $10–14

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $33–63

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  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from New Rochelle to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, 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 train from New Rochelle to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 10m.

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