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How to get fromNew Bedford to Block Islandby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from New Bedford to Block Island by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 17m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 45m
    $72–121

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  • Distance: 134.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Bedford to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Providence, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Block Island via South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 6h 45m.

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