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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 59m
    $80–128

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kingston to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 6m
    $68–116

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Providence

    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 23m
    $75–116

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  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston South Buses, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kingston to Block Island via South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 6h 6m.

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