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How to get fromAmherst to Block Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Block Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 57m
    $48–75

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $65–104

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $53–72

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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Amherst to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Hartford, walk to Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, take the bus to Old Saybrook RR Stn, walk to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Block Island via Springfield, Springfield, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 7h 9m.

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