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

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Babylon

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 49m
    $29–75

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    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 42m
    $57–76

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 54m
    $29–75

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., take the train to New York Penn Station, 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 bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square 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 42m.

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