There is 1 way to get from Needham to Block Island by train or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Needham to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $50 - $290 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $290.
The distance between Needham and Block Island is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Needham to Block Island, including transfers.
There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Needham to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Back Bay, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
- Phone
- +1 860-444-4624
- info@goblockisland.com
- Website
- goblockisland.com
Ferry from New London to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- https://www.goblockisland.com
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