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

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There are 3 ways to get from Montclair 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 Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    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
    4h 40m
    $30–73

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 57m
    $30–73

  3. Train, line 2 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 5m
    $30–67

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  • Distance: 77.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Montclair to Fire Island. However, you can 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 train from Watchung Avenue to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 57m.

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