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How to get fromStaten Island to Block Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry Montauk-Block Island
    7h 26m
    $94–157

  2. Bus, train, ferry via New Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 2m
    $61–81

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus
    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 32m
    $64–116

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Madison Av/E 41 St, walk to 40th & Lex, take the bus to Montauk, take the taxi to Montauk, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Block Island via 6 Av/W 34 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New London, and New London in around 7h 32m.

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