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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    7h 35m
    $149–249

  2. Train, ferry via Wilmington

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    14h 14m
    $115–199

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    11h 1m
    $123–210

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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Elkton, MD, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elkton to Block Island. However, you can take the taxi to Newark Amtrak, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Hospital to Block Island via Newark Train Station, Newark, New York Midtown, W 34 St/7 Av, E 34 St/3 Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 11h 1m.

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