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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 9m
    $70–120

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Providence

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus 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 33m
    $65–108

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $86–154

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Boston Airport (BOS)

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth 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 12m
    $85–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston, 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 bus from Hanover Station to Block Island via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New London, and New London in around 8h 8m.

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