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How to get fromLowell to Block Islandby train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Lowell to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    5h 56m
    $94–137

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $72–108

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 44m
    $103–382

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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lowell to Block Island State Airport (BID) via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 44m.

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