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How to get fromLong Island City to Block Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Block Island by bus, ferry, or train

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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
    6h 19m
    $94–153

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Brentwoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 58
    3. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    4. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 44m
    $50–72

  3. Train, ferry

    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 19m
    $74–122

  4. Train, ferry via New Haven

    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 32m
    $61–77

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Block Island. However, you can take the line 7 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to 40th & Lex, take the bus to Montauk, take the taxi to Montauk, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Block Island via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New London, and New London in around 6h 19m.

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