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Where does the Shelter Island ferry go to?

The South Ferry Company shuttles both people and vehicles between Shelter Island, NY to North Haven, NY and back. The ferry operates 365 days a year and runs every 10-15 minutes.



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Shelter Island is an island town in Suffolk County, New York, United States, near the eastern end of Long Island. The population was 3,253 at the 2020 United States census.



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What is the shortest crossing to Block Island? The shortest ferry crossing to Block Island is the high-speed ferry service from Point Judith, Rhode Island.

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The economics of the ferry option between Greenport and Sag Harbor will not save the traveler money. With a round trip car ferry cost of about $60, using the passenger ferry for a family of 4 can cost $134 dollars and up.

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Both the North and South Ferries are cash only, no reservations, and leave every 10 to 20 minutes. Both ferries accept walk-on passengers for $2, and bicyclists for $4 (North Ferry) and $6 (South Ferry).

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The South Ferry provides transportation services between North Haven and Shelter Island. The ferry runs daily between the hours of 5:40am and 12:00am.

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Frequently asked question. Do I need a reservation? No, South Ferry does not take reservations as we shuttle people back and forth constantly. Just drive up, and on to the next available vessel following all crew instructions.

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Both ferries accept walk-on passengers for $2, and bicyclists for $4 (North Ferry) and $6 (South Ferry). The North Ferry (northferry.com), which runs from Greenport to Shelter Island, operates from 5 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. (and until 12:45 a.m. on Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day).

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Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.

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Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.

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The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.

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If your preferred travel time is not displayed, this means the tickets have sold out for that departure time, to both online and over-the-phone reservations. Day-of tickets may be available, on a standby basis, in the event of cancellations.

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It is recommended you leave yourself at least 45 min-1 hour prior to sailing time to arrive at the ferry terminal.

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