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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Branford to New Londontrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    3h 23m
    $38–43

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to N Main St & Route 1bus bus 641 B / ...
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h 44m

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID)plane plane WST - BID
    4h 4m
    $88–358

Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Branford to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Hopson Ave to Block Island via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, N Main St & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, New London, and New London in around 5h 44m.

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