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How to get fromBrooklyn to Shelter Islandby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brooklyn to Shelter Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 45m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Union to Greenportbus bus North Fork-Brooklyn
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 1m

  3. Bus, travel via Church Av

    1. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Greenportbus bus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 32m

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Map of how to get from Brooklyn to Shelter Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Shelter Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to Ronkonkoma, take the train to Greenport, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Union to Shelter Island via Greenport in around 4h 1m.

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