Getting To Fire Island

Getting to Fire Island

Fire Island is National Seashore and is accessible only by ferry or private boat.

The car-free environment is a big part of Fire Island’s charm, and the best way to get here from the mainland is to take the ferry. You can park at one of 3 ferry terminals and take a delightful ride across the Great South Bay. It’s about a half-hour ride in the fresh, salty air. Ferries leave from Bay Shore, Sayville and Patchogue depending on the town you are going to. You can get to the 3 ferry docks by car, the Long Island Railroad, and jitney minivan service. Find taxi services, train and ferry schedules and contact info for all Fire Island transportation in our Directory. You can also park at Robert Moses State Park in Field 5 and walk in.

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How to get to Fire Island

The Island is about a 50-60 mile drive from Manhattan depending on which ferry you need to take. The trip can take about 1.5 to 3 hours from Manhattan. Traffic can be heavy in summer, so allow more time to catch the ferry. The train to Fire Island takes about 1.5 hours and runs frequently. Check the ferry schedules here for all towns.

Train schedules from Penn Station

• To Bay Shore
• To Sayville
• To Patchogue

Once you arrive at your train stop, there are car services to take you from the train station to the ferry dock. Shuttle vans charge a few dollars to take you to the ferry docks. Car services are also available. They can also take you to the airport or local mainland destinations. Minivans shuttle back and forth to the city in season.

Taxi / Van / Car Services

• Davids Bros Car Service  (Bay Shore) Tel: 631-665-1515
• Islip Limo Car Service (Sayville) Tel: 631-983-6927
• Patchogue Taxi Service (Patchogue) Tel: 631-536-6119

Driving Directions to FI from Manhattan:

• To Bay Shore
• To Sayville
• To Patchogue

By Private Boat

Boat owners can cross the bay and dock in the marinas in many Fire island communities. Check in with the marina for fees and reservations.

See the ferry schedules for every town here

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The Fire island Ferries

The Bay Shore ferry terminal services Kismet, Saltaire, Fair Harbor, Dunewood/Atlantique, Ocean Beach, Seaview, Ocean Bay Park, and Point O’Woods. The Sayville ferry terminal services Cherry Grove, the Fire Island Pines, Sunken Forest and Water Island. The Patchogue ferry terminal services Davis Park and Watch Hill.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides frequent train service from Pennsylvania Station to Bayshore, Patchogue and Sayville. Get schedules and other information here. Shuttle/taxi service is available from the train stations to the ferry terminals.

The Island is also accessible by private boat or water taxi. Boaters can dock at several bayfront restaurants, as well as in the marinas in Kismet, Saltaire, Fair Harbor, Dunewood, Atlantique, Ocean Beach, Seaview, Ocean Bay Park, Watch Hill, Sailor’s Haven, Cherry Grove, Fire Island Pines, Water Island and Davis Park. Permits and fees may be required.

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