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How to get fromCape May to Shelter Islandby bus, train, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape May to Shelter Island by bus, train, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus bus 316
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    5. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    8h 22m

  2. Bus, travel via Atlantic City

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    3. Take the bus from 79th St & Broadway to Sag Harbor Westboundbus bus
    4. Walk from Sag Harbor Westbound to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    8h 38m

  3. Bus, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 17Th St#bus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus
    4. Walk from Old Saybrook RR Stn to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    9h 3m

  4. Bus, train, travel via Atlantic City

    1. Take the bus from Rt-47 At 2Nd St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    5. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    6. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    9h 33m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    2. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Greenportbus bus
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    10h 10m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape May to Shelter Island. However, you can take the bus to Jfk Blvd At 30Th St, walk to 30Th Street Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Ronkonkoma, take the train to Greenport, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Shelter Island via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, Broadway/W 77 St, 79th St & Broadway, and Sag Harbor Westbound in around 8h 38m.

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