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How to get fromStaten Island to Shelter Islandby bus, unknown, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Staten Island to Shelter Island by bus, unknown, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Greenportbus bus
    3. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    4h 50m

  2. Ferry, train, travel

    1. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    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 21m

  3. Bus, travel via 86 St

    1. Take the bus from Park Slope - Union St & 4th Ave to Greenportbus bus North Fork-Brooklyn / ...
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 18m

  4. Bus, travel via 86 St #2

    1. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Greenportbus bus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
    2. Walk from Greenport to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 18m

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  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Shelter Island. However, you can take the bus to Madison Av/E 41 St, walk to 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, take the bus to Greenport, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bay Terrace to Shelter Island via St George, St. George Ferry Terminal, Whitehall Ferry Terminal, South Ferry, 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Ronkonkoma, and Greenport in around 5h 21m.

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