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

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There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, 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 37m
    $84–153

  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 13m
    $79–143

  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
    $101–186

  4. Bus, fly, 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 46m
    $166–252

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Maine to Block Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Block Island via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New London, and New London in around 9h.

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