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

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

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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
    $209–299

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $124–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $202–536

  4. Train, ferry via Wilmington

    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
    $165–249

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

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Westerly Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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