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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Route 6 @ Route 52 to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus bus 77
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 26m
    $63–101

  2. Bus, train, ferry via New Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Route 6 @ Route 52 to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Cbus bus 77
    2. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 17m
    $49–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southeast to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $99–153

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Carmel, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St, walk to Main St @ South Broadway, take the line 971 bus to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, walk to Stamford Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Block Island via Southeast, 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, New London, and New London in around 7h 49m.

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