How to get from New York to Shelter Island
2 ways, 146 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 42m | $14–19 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 42m | $275–375 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from New York to Shelter Island?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 42m door to door. The straight-line distance is 146 km.
- What is the cheapest way from New York to Shelter Island?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Shelter Island from New York by road?
- About 171 km, roughly 3h 42m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–19; tolls and parking are extra.