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How to get fromWest Islip to Block Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from West Islip to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to Montauktrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry Montauk-Block Island
    4h 33m
    $72–116

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    3. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $38–48

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  • Distance: 103.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from West Islip to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Montauk, take the taxi to Montauk, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln to Block Island via Patchogue LIRR, Riverhead LIRR, Orient Point Ferry Dock, and Orient Point in around 8h 8m.

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