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

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There are 3 ways to get from Hartford to Block Island by bus, ferry, train, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    4h 27m
    $37–42

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station 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
    4h 49m
    $59–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 33m
    $105–385

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  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Block Island State Airport (BID) via New Haven, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 33m.

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