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

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There are 2 ways to get from Fairhaven to Block Island by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 34m
    $56–92

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $74–122

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  • Distance: 138.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Fairhaven, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairhaven to Block Island. However, you can take the line 211 bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, take the bus to Providence, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purchase St and Hillman St to Block Island via Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 7h 46m.

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