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

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 240 min.

240min
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
    1.01 mi • 21 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
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Babylon LIRR
    60 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 3 hr 56 min.

236min
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
    1.01 mi • 21 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
    68 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
    720 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 119.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 240 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.

Public transit stations close to Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie is located at Poughkeepsie, Islip, Ny and the nearest public transit station is Cannon St & Clinton St.

Train stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Poughkeepsie

Bus stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Cannon St & Clinton St
  • Main Street E & South Cherry Street
  • S Cherry St & Route 44

Public transit stations close to Fire Island, Islip, Ny

Fire Island is located at Fire Island, Islip, Ny and the nearest public transit station is Islip Town Hall.

Train stations close to Fire Island:

  • Bay Shore
  • Great River
  • Islip

Bus stations close to Fire Island:

  • Islip Town Hall
  • Montauk Hwy/N Ocean Ave
  • Montauk Hwy/Ocean Ave

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 3 hr 56 min.

236min
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
    1.01 mi • 21 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
    68 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
    720 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 240 minutes, using Bus line EMPIRE SERVICE, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line EMPIRE SERVICE, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus 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 240 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poughkeepsie to Fire Island?

    The EMPIRE SERVICE train line goes from Poughkeepsie station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New York 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, Ny and Fire Island in Islip, Ny by train and bus is about 240 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, Ny.

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

    Get off the train at the New York stop, which is closest to Fire Island in Islip, Ny.

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