GETTING HERE
Shelter Island is only accessible by car ferry. The North Ferry departs from Greenport, NY and the South Ferry from North Haven, NY.
The ferries are operated by two separate companies, so the ticket prices and schedules are different.
FROM THE SOUTH FORK:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Sunrise Highway. Sunrise Highway (Route 27) turns into County Road 39. North onto Sandy Hollow Road (Exit 8) to North Sea Road. Then to Noyac Road; left at traffic circle onto Long Beach Road (turns into Route 114 at traffic circle). Take Route 114 to South Ferry.
FROM THE NORTH FORK:
Long Island Expressway to end. Continue straight (Route 58). Follow signs to Greenport (Route 25). Once in Greenport, look for signs to North Ferry or Route 114.
LONG ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Cross Sound Ferry
Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
Hampton Jitney
Long Island Railroad