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How to get fromSaint John to Block Islandby car, bus, train, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, bus, train, ferry

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    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    15h 19m
    $152–232

  2. Fly from St. John Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YSJ - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    13h 47m
    $722–916

  3. Drive, bus, train, ferry via Portland

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    5. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    6. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    16h 45m
    $170–290

  4. Drive to Presque Isle, fly, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Saint John to Presque Isle (PQI)car car
    2. Fly from Presque Isle (PQI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PQI - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 13m
    $156–462

  5. Drive, bus to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, fly, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Hancock, MEbus bus
    3. Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BHB - BOS
    4. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    12h 31m
    $282–572

St. John Airport (YSJ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 599.4 mi
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Block Island. However, you can drive to Perry, ME, take the bus to Bangor, ME, walk to Bangor Transportation Center, 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 the line 32 bus to Saint John Airport, walk to St. John Airport (YSJ) airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, take the bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island.

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