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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    6h 31m
    $99–147

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $61–95

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 7m
    $102–182

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h
    $133–427

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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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