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How to get fromBoston to Charleston Beachby train, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Charleston Beach by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    4h 6m
    $69–291
  2. Train, ferry via Montauk

    1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Montaukferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $80–333
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID)plane plane WST - BID
    2h 59m
    $80–523

Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Charleston Beach, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Charleston Beach. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, take the ferry to Block Island, then take the taxi to Charleston Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Block Island via New London, New London, and Montauk in around 6h 19m.

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