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How to get fromActon to Block Islandby bus, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Acton to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $73–116

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Bedford (BED) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane BED - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry
    6h 51m
    $1,287–2,336

Bedford (BED) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1,187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Acton to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston, MA - Copley Square, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bedford (BED) airport, fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY), walk to MV Airport, take the line 9 bus to Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, walk to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA, take the ferry to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI, take the taxi to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI, then take the ferry to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI.

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