How do I get to Fire Island Ferry?
How do I get to Fire Island Ferry? Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations are near the William Floyd Estate and three mainland ferry terminals for Fire Island. From Penn Station in New York City, take the Montauk Branch of the LIRR to Mastic/Shirley for the William Floyd Estate or to Bay Shore, Sayville, or Patchogue to access ferry terminals.
How long is ferry ride to Fire Island?
Fire Island Ferries provide transportation service from Bay Shore to Kismet, Saltaire, Fair Harbor, Atlantique, Dunewood, Ocean Beach, Seaview, and Ocean Bay Park, the seven western towns of Fire Island. It is a 30-minute ferry ride that has been running since 1948.
Does anyone live on Fire Island?
Yes. While the vast majority of homeowners are summer residents only, there is a growing year round community on Fire Island.
Is Fire Island cash only?
There are ATMs on the island, and all of the venues usually accept credit cards, though on occasion (like the 4th of July, for example) the bars go to cash only.
How do you explore Fire Island?
- Official Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours. Movie Tours. ...
- 2-Hour Small Group Central Park Bike Tour. Historical Tours. ...
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- 6 Hours Private Lighthouse Tour Fire Island. ...
- Private Yacht Party on the Great South Bay of Long Island.
How do people get to Fire Island?
Fire Island Ferries travel from Bay Shore to western Fire Island communities. To get to the Fire Island Lighthouse, take the ferry to Kismet and then take a water taxi to the lighthouse.
Can you drive to the Fire Island ferry?
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 below.