Visit the Pines!

 

Understanding the schedules.

 

First, it’s good to know when you want to leave New York City OR arrive in The Pines.

  • QUICK TIPS FOR PLANNING AHEAD

    • Plan your commute backward, starting from the departure time of your preferred ferry.

    • Be certain you are reviewing the ferry schedule for The Pines. Click here for Sayville Ferry's schedule.

    • Check with Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to see which trains meet up with your preferred ferry. Click here for the LIRR schedule.

    • Allow yourself 20 minutes for the shuttle bus to travel from the Sayville Train Station to the Ferry Terminal before ferry departure.

    • Yes, the ferry will leave on time.

    • Skip the LIRR ticket kiosk lines by downloading the MTA eTIX app to your phone and purchasing your tickets, saving you time.

    • Save on summer travel rates with the ‘LIRR Beach Getaway’. During peak summer season, the Beach Getaway package includes round-trip rail; round-trip ferry voucher, and round-trip taxi voucher. Packages can only be purchased at a ticket kiosk or window.

    • Leaving the Pines, if the ferry doesn’t line up with your preferred Sayville station LIRR train, check the Ronkonkoma station - sometimes cuts your travel time to NYC.

      • Plan for at least 20 mins travel time between Sayville Ferry and arrival to Ronkonkoma

      • Call Colonial Taxi to see if there are shuttles traveling to Ronkonkoma or use your favorite ride-share service. Please note there is an increased fare for Colonial Taxi to drive you to Ronkonkoma.

    • Pro Tip: Commuter Benefits

      • Are you an NYC commuter that travels to/from The Pines frequently?Does your employer offer commuter benefits, like Wage Works? Do you opt-in for the pre-tax Debit Commuter Card program?

        Be sure to check your employer’s commuter benefit program, as LIRR and Sayville Ferry Service are approved providers for some programs.

        You could be saving up to $1100 per year in taxes for this type of eligible commuting expense!

By Train

Public Transportation is convenient and affordable, usually a swift 2.5 hour trip from door to door.

  • FROM MANHATTAN OR BROOKLYN

    • Take Long Island Rail Road from NY Penn Station (Manhattan) or Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn) to Sayville Station.

    • Buy tickets at Atlantic or Penn OR to avoid lines, download the MTA eTIX app. Buy round-trip to Sayville.

    • At Sayville, there will be a White Shuttle Van to take you to the ferry. This is $5 cash ride.

    • At the Ferry Terminal, be sure that the ferry is traveling to The Pines (sometimes during the season, one ferry services both The Pines and Cherry Grove).

  • FROM JFK

    • From the Airport Terminal, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station.

    • At Jamaica Station, catch the Long Island Rail Road to Sayville Station.

    • Buy tickets at Jamaica Station OR to avoid lines, download the MTA eTIX app. Buy round trip to Sayville.

    • At Sayville, there will be a White Shuttle Van to take you to the ferry. This is $5 cash ride.

    • At the Ferry Terminal, be sure that the ferry is traveling to The Pines (sometimes during the season, one ferry services both The Pines and Cherry Grove).

By Car/Bus

Trip time will vary from departure location, but typically a 2.5 hour drive from Manhattan (depending on traffic).

  • List the address of the Sayville Ferry Terminal in your favorite GPS app: 41 River Rd, Sayville, NY 11782.

  • Parking is available in the lot directly across from the ferry dock, published daily rates do apply.

There is now a transportation service that offers luxury coaches between NYC and Sayville Ferry. For more information, visit Bay Bus.

By Air

Nearby Airports:

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 1.5 hours from Sayville Ferry (Fire Island Pines), with more frequent non-stop flights. Take AirTrain to Jamaica Station, and then LIRR to Sayville Train Station.

  • Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is a smaller local airport, located 20 minutes from Sayville Ferry (Fire Island Pines), with less frequent non-stop flights. Take an Uber or taxi to the Sayville Ferry Terminal.

  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is approximately 1.5 hours from Sayville Ferry (Fire Island Pines), take an Uber or taxi to Jamaica Station (no AirTrain available), and then LIRR to Sayville Train Station.

By Boat

If you are not using Sayville Ferry or traveling from neighboring Fire Island Communities:

  • You can walk on the beach to the Pines or take a Fire Island Water Taxi. Check the water taxi’s website for rates and schedules. Download FI mTickets for cashless payment.

  • During the season, H2O Limo is also available as a service if you are traveling to/from Sayville or neighboring communities. Call H2O Limo for rates and schedules.

Fire Island Water Taxi will offer “The Cross Bay Zipper” again in 2024

Convenient Scheduled Boats for Off-Peak Commuters During Shoulder Season.

Cross Bay Zipper: 2024 Early Spring & Spring Schedule - Click Here (to April 5)

 
 
 

FI mTickets

Buy your Fire Island Water Taxi (Cross Bay Zipper) tickets anywhere, anytime.

 
 

Disclaimer: FI mTickets is only accepted by the business entities “Fire Island Ferries” and “Fire Island Water Taxi”. Sayville Ferry Service requires all passengers to pay at the Sayville Ferry terminal.