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How to get fromLowell to Block Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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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 55m
    $69–117

  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
    $61–100

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Bedford (BED) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane BED - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry
    7h
    $1,207–2,359

Bedford (BED) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1,050Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lowell to Block Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Lowell to Block Island. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the subway to Back Bay, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Block Island via Boston, Providence, Providence, New London, and New London in around 7h 13m.

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