What is the cheapest way to get from Block Island to New Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to New Bedford is to ferry and train which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Block Island to New Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Block Island to New Bedford is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $55 - $120.

How far is it from Block Island to New Bedford?

The distance between Block Island and New Bedford is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to New Bedford without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Block Island to New Bedford?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Block Island to New Bedford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near New Bedford?

There are 72+ hotels available in New Bedford.

Block Island to New Bedford - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Block Island to New Bedford by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain
3. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus
6h 21m
$59–115
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
7h
$72–120
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RIferry
2. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry
3. Fly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB)plane MVY - EWB
7h 36m
$236–286

Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) flights

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24 minAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Block Island to New Bedford. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Providence, walk to Providence, take the bus to Providence, then take the bus to New Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to New Bedford via New London, New London, Boston, and South Station in around 7h.

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