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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Block Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h 44m
    $76–126

  2. Train, ferry via Newark, Penn Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    7h 16m
    $73–129

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $116–175

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $83–99

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Block Island via Grand Central, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 7h 22m.

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