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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 59m
    $82–147

  2. Bus, train, ferry via City of Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 5m
    $78–136

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 42m
    $101–182

  4. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PWM - JFK
    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 55m
    $130–422

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PWM - LGA
    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
    8h 16m
    $150–606

Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, 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 Portland to Block Island via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New London, and New London in around 7h 42m.

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