What is the cheapest way to get from Block Island to New Britain?

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to New Britain is to ferry and bus via Downtown Terminal which costs $40 - $230 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Block Island to New Britain?

The fastest way to get from Block Island to New Britain is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $240.

How far is it from Block Island to New Britain?

The distance between Block Island and New Britain is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Block Island to New Britain without a car?

The best way to get from Block Island to New Britain without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Block Island to New Britain?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Block Island to New Britain, including transfers.

Where can I stay near New Britain?

There are 194+ hotels available in New Britain.

Block Island to New Britain - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonto New London / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Central Row @ Main St921
5h 2m
$37–233
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonto New London / ...
2. Take the train from New London to New HavenNortheast Regional
5h 14m
$43–437
Ferry, bus via Downtown Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonto New London / ...
2. Take the bus from Stage Rd & Rt 1 to Downtown Terminal644
6h 30m
$40–230

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 112.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Block Island to New Britain. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, walk to Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, take the bus to Central Row @ Main St, walk to Main St @ Atheneum Sq, then take the line 101 bus to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay L. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to S Main St @ Whiting St via New London, New London, New Haven, Meriden, and State St @ Meriden Transit Center in around 5h 14m.

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