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

Poughkeepsie to Fire Island - Train Schedule

The EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 55 min-3 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Poughkeepsie to Fire Island by bus and train

To get from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island in Islip, Ny, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 2 bus from Babylon LIRR station to Islip Town Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fire Island on the Moovit app.

246min
Walk to train station
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - 22
Walk to Fire Island
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Babylon LIRR
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Patchogue Railroad Via Montauk Highway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Islip Town Hall
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fire Island
    Walk to
    Fire Island
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Poughkeepsie to Fire Island by train

To get from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island in Islip, Ny, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Babylon station to Islip station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fire Island on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Walk to Fire Island
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    66 min
  • 6
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Patchogue
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Islip
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Fire Island
    Walk to
    Fire Island
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island

The distance between Poughkeepsie, Islip, Ny and Fire Island, Islip, Ny is approximately 120.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Islip, Ny – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island

To check the bus and train schedule from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Poughkeepsie) and destination (Fire Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Poughkeepsie to Fire Island by train

To get from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island in Islip, Ny, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Babylon station to Islip station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fire Island on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Walk to Fire Island
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    66 min
  • 6
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Patchogue
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Islip
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Fire Island
    Walk to
    Fire Island
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line MONTAUK BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Fire Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island?

    The EMPIRE SERVICE train line goes from Poughkeepsie station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie to 34 St-Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 34 St-Penn Station near Fire Island in Islip, Ny.

  • How long does it take to travel from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie and Fire Island in Islip, Ny by train and bus is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Poughkeepsie to get to Fire Island?

    Get on the EMPIRE SERVICE train from the Poughkeepsie station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Poughkeepsie and Fire Island?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station, which is closest to Fire Island in Islip, Ny.

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