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

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

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  1. Car ferry, travel

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    1. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    2. Walk from Orient Point to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    1h 35m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from New London to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    52 min

  3. Car ferry, travel via 1st St/Adams St

    1. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry New London
    2. Walk from 1st St/Adams St to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    2h 38m

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  • Distance: 25.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from New London to Shelter Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Orient Point then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from New London to Shelter Island via Old Saybrook Amtrak Station in around 52 min.

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