What is the cheapest way to get from Meriden to Block Island?

The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Block Island is to bus and ferry which costs $40 - $230 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Meriden to Block Island?

The fastest way to get from Meriden to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $440.

How far is it from Meriden to Block Island?

The distance between Meriden and Block Island is 111 miles.

How do I travel from Meriden to Block Island without a car?

The best way to get from Meriden to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Meriden to Block Island?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Meriden to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 15+ hotels available in Block Island.

Meriden to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from New Haven to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
4h 14m
$44–433
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Stage Rd & Route 1644
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
5h 42m
$40–228
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Green215
2. Take the train from New Haven to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
5h 32m
$44–114

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Meriden to Block Island.

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Distance: 110.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Meriden to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New Haven, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Block Island via Temple St @ New Haven Green, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 5h 32m.

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