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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 43m
    $29–64

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Lindenhurst

    1. Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 190
    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
    5h 41m
    $30–58

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 190
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 3m
    $32–64

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rutherford to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Secaucus Lower Level, take the train to New York Penn Station, 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 bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 41m.

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