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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    7h 19m
    $89–162

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $76–118

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 50m
    $114–190

  4. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 21m
    $241–1,011

  5. Train, ferry via New York

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 24m
    $82–705

  6. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 32m
    $91–374

  7. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane PHL - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry
    10h 28m
    $246–792

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Block Island via New York Midtown, W 34 St/7 Av, E 34 St/3 Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 8h 50m.

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