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

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, train (Amtrak), or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $109–173

  2. Bus, train, ferry via City of Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $105–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h
    $151–231

  4. Train, train to Westerly State Airport (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $153–456

  5. Bus to Augusta State Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lewiston Bus Stop to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane AUG - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 47m
    $188–266

Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Saco Amtrak Station to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 6h 8m.

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