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How to get fromNew York to Charleston Beachby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from New York to Charleston Beach by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 / ...
    5h 7m
    $92–141

  2. Bus, ferry

    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
    5h 20m
    $92–147

  3. Train, ferry via Montauk

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Montaukferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $111–182

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Charleston Beach, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Charleston Beach. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, take the ferry to Block Island, then take the taxi to Charleston Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 40th & Lex to Block Island via Montauk and Montauk in around 5h 20m.

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