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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Somerville to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $74–139

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Somerville to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 58
    4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    5. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 58m
    $53–98

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $105–193

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Somerville, NJ, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Somerville to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave to Block Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 8h 37m.

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