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How to get fromPittsfield to Block Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pittsfield to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield 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 43m
    $73–118

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $49–86

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h
    $80–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsfield to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Springfield, take the train to New Haven, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsfield to Block Island via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, New London, and New London in around 8h 12m.

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