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

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    2. Walk from Old Saybrook RR Stn to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 34m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    2h 27m

  3. Bus, travel via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr

    1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook Trans Cntrbus bus 921
    2. Walk from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 37m

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  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hartford to Shelter Island. However, you can take the bus to Old Saybrook RR Stn then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Shelter Island via New Haven and Old Saybrook Amtrak Station in around 2h 27m.

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