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How to get fromPrinceton to Shelter Islandby bus, unknown, or train

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

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  1. Bus, travel via Sag Harbor Westbound

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    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 79th St & Broadway to Sag Harbor Westboundbus bus
    3. Walk from Sag Harbor Westbound to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 26m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Greenporttrain train
    4. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 45m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Greenportbus bus
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    6h 24m

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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton 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 Princeton to Shelter Island via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, Ronkonkoma, and Greenport in around 5h 45m.

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