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How to get fromWestport to Block Islandby train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Westport to Block Island by train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    6h 21m
    $67–105

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Westport to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RItaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry Block Island Ferry
    2h
    $131–162

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  • Distance: 131.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Westport to Block Island. However, you can take the taxi to 992 State Rd, take the line 9 bus to SRTA Fall River Terminal, take the bus to Providence, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI then take the ferry to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI.

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