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How to get fromDanbury to Block Islandby train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Danbury to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, ferry via New Haven

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    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $58–77

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Norwalk Wheels Hubbus bus 15
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 47m

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Danbury to South Norwalktrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $88–377

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Danbury to South Norwalktrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 20m
    $64–107

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  • Distance: 146 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Danbury to Block Island State Airport (BID) via South Norwalk, Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 5h 48m.

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