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How to get fromHartford Airport (BDL) to Block Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Block Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h 48m
    $38–49

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Windsor Locks 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 20m
    $56–83

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  • Distance: 114.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Hartford Airport (BDL), USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Block Island. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Central Row @ Main St, walk to Central Row South Side @ Travelers, take the bus to Old Saybrook RR Stn, walk to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A to Block Island via S Main St @ Windsor Locks RR Stn, Windsor Locks, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 6h 20m.

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