From Long Island Expressway (495), take Exit 53 South (Sagtikos Parkway) to Southern State Parkway—eastern Long Island (left fork). Take Southern State Parkway to first exit (Exit 42 South—Fifth Avenue). Make a left at stop sign and then a right onto Fifth Ave. south. Take Fifth Ave. to Montauk Highway (27A). Make left onto Montauk Highway. At second light make a right onto Maple Ave. The main terminal (Ocean Beach) is the first terminal on the left - don't go to this one.
OCEAN BAY PARK WEST TERMINAL GATE 2: The Seaview/Ocean Bay Park terminal is on the right side of Maple Ave. roughly 100 yards past the main terminal entrance.
Check LIRR schedules to Bay Shore: http://lirr42.mta.info/ The Bay Shore train terminal is an approximate 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the ferry terminal at 108 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706: https://goo.gl/maps/6KYzpanJmwm
During prime summer months, David Brother's Car Service will be waiting at the train station to take people to the ferry ($5-$10 Cash): http://davidbroscarservice.com/
Gate 2 West Terminal for Ocean Bay Park
Parking is Cash/Card/Apple Pay & Only Valet
Get a Ferry Ticket
Small luggage only
Please verify dates are accurate for your booked window as this changes throughout the season.
Most recent schedule can always be viewed directly on Fire Island Ferries website.
You may purchase tickets via https://fimtickets.com/ in advance.
Why not treat yourself and your group to a private, on your schedule, water taxi. There's a generous limit on luggage (one larege SUV's contents) and the first 6 guests are $200. Each remaining guest is $17.50 each up to your entire group! Bonus: you're guaranteed a spot in the Ocean Beach lot if you take the taxi!
You can leave from either Gate 1 (Ocean Beach Depot) or Gate 2 (Ocean Bay Park Depot).