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How to get fromShelter Island to Rhode Islandby unknown, train, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Shelter Island to Rhode Island by unknown, train, or car ferry

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  1. Travel, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Walk from Shelter Island to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    1h 52m

  2. Travel, car ferry, train

    1. Walk from Shelter Island to Orient Pointunknown unknown
    2. Take the car ferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    3h 35m

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Map of how to get from Shelter Island to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Shelter Island to Rhode Island. However, you can travel to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shelter Island to Providence via Orient Point, New London, and New London in around 3h 35m.

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