Fire Island, NY is a popular vacation destination located off the southeastern coast of Long Island in New York. It's known for its stunning beaches, natural beauty, and relaxing atmosphere. To get to Fire Island, visitors can take advantage of a variety of public transportation options. The most popular way to travel to and around the island is by ferry, with service available from both Long Island and the mainland. For those traveling from other parts of New York State, there are also buses that run between Fire Island and other areas. Once on the island there are local bus services that connect all of the different communities on Fire Island as well as a handful of taxi services available. All these forms of transportation make getting to and exploring Fire Island easy and convenient for travelers.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fire Island takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fire Island get to work:
- 65.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 8.7% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit