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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h
    $101–141

  2. Train, ferry via New Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 1m
    $57–73

  3. Bus, ferry via Montauk

    1. Take the bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Southamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southampton to Montauk Villagebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    6h 14m
    $109–222

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 28m
    $130–416

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Water Millbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Station Rd to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    3. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $65–115

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  • Distance: 166.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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