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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Fire Islandby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie 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
    6h 2m
    $42–71

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $43–78

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 19m.

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