How far is it from New Jersey to Shelter Island?

The distance between New Jersey and Shelter Island is 173 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Shelter Island without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Shelter Island without a car is to bus and travel via Sag Harbor Westbound which takes 4h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Shelter Island?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from New Jersey to Shelter Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shelter Island?

There are 154+ hotels available in Shelter Island.

New Jersey to Shelter Island - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Bus, travel via Sag Harbor Westbound
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1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from 79th St & Broadway to Sag Harbor Westboundbus
3. Walk from Sag Harbor Westbound to Shelter Islandunknown
4h 25m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain
3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown
4h 29m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Greenportbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown
4h 58m

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Shelter Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to W 41 St/8 Av, take the bus to Broadway/W 77 St, walk to 79th St & Broadway, take the bus to Sag Harbor Westbound, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Shelter Island via New York Penn Station, Ronkonkoma, and Greenport in around 4h 29m.

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