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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $64–96

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus bus 928
    2. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 27m
    $38–51

  3. Line 229 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 229
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $41–49

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waterbury to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Bridgeport, walk to Bridgeport Amtrak 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 State St @ W Main St to Block Island via Temple St @ New Haven Green, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 5h 31m.

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