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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Block Islandby bus, ferry, train, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry Montauk-Block Island
    5h 26m
    $92–147

  2. Train, ferry via New Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal 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 11m
    $58–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $121–406

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 25m
    $87–131

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  • Distance: 141.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 5h 53m.

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