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How to get fromOcean City to Block Islandby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ocean City to Block Island by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 28m
    $87–178

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Riverhead

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 58
    4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    5. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    14h 44m
    $75–130

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    $115–222

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $90–745

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ocean City to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Block Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 9h 45m.

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