What is the cheapest way to get from Block Island to Danbury?

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Danbury is to ferry and train which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Block Island to Danbury?

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Danbury is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct train between Block Island and Danbury?

No, there is no direct train from Block Island station to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Westerly Amtrak Station and arriving at Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Block Island to Danbury?

The distance between Block Island and Danbury is 147 miles.

How do I travel from Block Island to Danbury without a car?

The best way to get from Block Island to Danbury without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Block Island to Danbury?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Block Island to Danbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Block Island to Danbury train from?

Block Island to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Westerly Amtrak Station.

Where does the Block Island to Danbury train arrive?

Block Island to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Where can I stay near Danbury?

There are 61+ hotels available in Danbury.

Block Island to Danbury - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Block Island to Danbury by ferry, train, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
4. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
6h 11m
$58–76
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
6h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
6h 5m
$105–377

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?

You can take a flight from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Danbury via Westerly State Airport (WST), Westerly Amtrak Station, New Haven, and South Norwalk in around 6h 5m.

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