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How to get fromWoods Hole to Shelter Islandby bus, train, unknown, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Woods Hole to Shelter Island by bus, train, unknown, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Woods Hole to Boston South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    5h 3m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Bourne to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Woods Hole to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    4. Walk from Old Saybrook RR Stn to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    6h 58m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Woods Hole to Boston South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    4. Walk from Orient Point to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    6h 24m

  5. Bus, train, car ferry, travel via 1st St/Adams St

    1. Take the bus from Woods Hole Terminal to Boston South Busesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    4. Walk from 1st St/Adams St to Shelter Islandunknown unknown
    7h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Woods Hole, MA, USA and Shelter Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Woods Hole to Shelter Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston South Station, walk to Boston, take the train to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, then travel to Shelter Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woods Hole to Shelter Island via Bourne, Bourne, South Station, Boston, and Old Saybrook Amtrak Station in around 6h 42m.

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