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How to get fromNew Haven to Shelter Islandby train, unknown, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from New Haven to Shelter Island by train, unknown, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 13m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from College St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus bus 201
    2. Walk from Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 36m

  3. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Orient Point to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 10m

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Map of how to get from New Haven to Shelter Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from New Haven to Shelter Island. However, you can take the train to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St @ George St to Shelter Island via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo in around 1h 36m.

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