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How to get fromLong Island City to Shelter Islandby bus, unknown, or train

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Greenportbus bus North Fork
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 44m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Woodside to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 9m

  3. Bus, travel via 4 Av-9 St

    1. Take the bus from Park Slope - 9th St & 4th Ave to Greenportbus bus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 44m

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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Shelter Island. However, you can take the line 7 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, take the bus to Greenport, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq to Shelter Island via 61 St-Woodside, Woodside, Ronkonkoma, and Greenport in around 4h 9m.

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