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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $98–142

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Fairhaven 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 10m
    $161–197

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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairhaven to Block Island. However, you can take the line 202 bus to Purchase St and Pearl St, walk to New Bedford, take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, 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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