How to get from Brooklyn to Fire Island by bus and train?

From Brooklyn to Fire Island by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Fire Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 15 bus from Babylon LIRR station to Robert Moses State Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

149min$14.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - 1515
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Babylon LIRR
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Robert Moses State Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Robert Moses State Park
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Moses State Park
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Fire Island

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Fire Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Fire Island by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Euclid Av
  • New Lots Av
  • Van Siclen Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Fire Island?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Fire Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Fire Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The Q8 bus line goes from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station near Brooklyn to Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station near Fire Island in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Fire Island in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Fire Island in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Fire Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the Q8 bus from the Fountain Av /Flatlands Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Fire Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av stop, which is closest to Fire Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brooklyn to Fire Island?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Fire Island costs $14.65.

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