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How to get fromBlock Island to Shelter Islandby ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Block Island to Shelter Island by ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Ferry, travel via Montauk

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    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montaukferry ferry Block Island-Montauk
    2. Walk from Montauk to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 40m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montaukferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Montauk - BI Ferry to East Hampton - WBbus bus
    3. Walk from East Hampton - WB to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    2h 46m

  3. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Orient Pointferry ferry Long Island
    2. Walk from Orient Point to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 5m

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Map of how to get from Block Island to Shelter Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Shelter Island. However, you can take the ferry to Montauk then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Shelter Island via Montauk, Montauk - BI Ferry, and East Hampton - WB in around 2h 46m.

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