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

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

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  1. Line 215 bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave @ Walgreens to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    2h 38m

  2. Line 215 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave @ Walgreens to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus bus 201
    3. Walk from Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    3h 2m

  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
    4h 35m

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Map of how to get from North Haven to Shelter Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from North Haven to Shelter Island. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Temple St @ New Haven Green, walk to New Haven, take the train to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave @ Walgreens to Shelter Island via Temple St @ New Haven Green, Church St @ George St, and Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo in around 3h 2m.

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