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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Shelter Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Mineola to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 13m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Greenportbus bus
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 8m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Front St + Peninsula Blvd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus bus n48 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    4. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 53m

  4. Bus, travel via Brookhaven

    1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 66
    3. Walk from 1st St/Adams St to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 56m

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Map of how to get from Hempstead to Shelter Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Hempstead to Shelter Island. However, you can take the train to Ronkonkoma, take the train to Greenport, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Shelter Island via Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, Airport Connection-Eastbound, and Greenport in around 4h 8m.

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