What is the cheapest way to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut?

The cheapest way to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut is to bus which costs $40 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut?

The fastest way to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Shelter Island, NY and Connecticut?

No, there is no direct bus from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Greenport and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut?

The distance between Shelter Island, NY and Connecticut is 96 miles.

How do I travel from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut without a car?

The best way to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut bus from?

Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Greenport station.

Where does the Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut bus arrive?

Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.

Where can I stay near Connecticut?

There are 114+ hotels available in Connecticut.

Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut - 3 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Shelter Island, NY to Connecticut by car ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 38m
$42–137
Car ferry, train, line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Shelter Island, NY to Greenport, NYcarferry
2. Take the train from Greenport to Ronkonkomatrain
3. Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
4. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
5h 53m
$40–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greenport to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus North Fork
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
6h 32m
$44–97

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shelter Island, NY to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Greenport, 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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