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How to get fromBlock Island to Philadelphiaby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Block Island to Philadelphia by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry to New London / ...
    2. Take the train from New London to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 47m
    $91–173

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 44m
    $74–124

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montaukferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Montauk - BI Ferry to 79th St & Broadwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $97–161

  4. Ferry, ferry to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RIferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry ferry
    3. Fly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MVY - PHL
    8h 14m
    $212–602

  5. Ferry, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    3. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PVD - PHL
    8h 4m
    $103–443

  6. Ferry, train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    8h 17m
    $243–1,015

  7. Ferry, train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    4. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    8h 37m
    $107–450

Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Philadelphia. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, then take the train to 30th Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Philadelphia Bus Station via Montauk, Montauk - BI Ferry, 79th St & Broadway, 79 St, 34 St-Penn Station, and New York Midtown in around 8h 3m.

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