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

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There are 12 ways to get from Detroit to Block Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 23m
    $497–1,510

  2. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DTW - PVD
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m
    $114–473

  3. Bus, ferry via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    20h 50m
    $195–345

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    22h 51m
    $242–620

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DTW - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 31m
    $216–567

  6. Fly to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $153–728

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DTW - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 34m
    $233–1,221

  8. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DTW - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 23m
    $397–1,080

  9. Fly to Westchester County Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DTW - HPN
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    11h 26m
    $159–748

  10. Bus, train, ferry via New York

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    23h 16m
    $237–576

  11. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    23h 57m
    $252–596

  12. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southoldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    26h 40m
    $178–369

Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Block Island. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, take the bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Block Island via Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, W 34 St/7 Av, E 34 St/3 Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 20h 50m.

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