What is the cheapest way to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie is to ferry and train via New Haven which costs $70 - $300 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $100 - $650.

How far is it from Block Island to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Block Island and Poughkeepsie is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie without a car is to ferry and train via New Haven which takes 7h 4m and costs $70 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 118+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Block Island to Poughkeepsie - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Block Island to Poughkeepsie by ferry, train, bus, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train via New Haven
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New London
2. Take the train from New London to New Haven
3. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
4. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
7h 4m
$74–295
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New London
2. Take the train from New London to Stamford Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from S. Broadway & Main St. to Metro North StationWpp
8h 3m
$47–276
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montauk
2. Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
3. Take the bus from New York to Rosendale
9h 59m
$110–220
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
6h 57m
$100–603
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New London
2. Take the train from New London to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
7h 22m
$80–358

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a flight from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Westerly State Airport (WST), Westerly Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 57m.

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