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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 24m
    $58–85

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 2m
    $42–59

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $49–64

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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New Haven, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Block Island via New Haven Bus Stop, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 5h 32m.

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