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How to get fromNew Britain to Block Islandby bus, train or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from New Britain to Block Island by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Britain to New Haven Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    4h 25m
    $51–260
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus921
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferryto Block Island / ...
    5h 49m
    $39–233
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Haven to New LondontrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferryto Block Island / ...
    5h 45m
    $45–437
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Britain to New Haven Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
    4h 26m
    $69–510
  5. Bus, ferry via Downtown Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Stage Rd & Route 1bus644
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferryto Block Island / ...
    6h 43m
    $42–231

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from New Britain to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to New Haven Bus Stop, walk 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 S Main St @ School Apartments to Block Island via State St @ Meriden Transit Center, Meriden, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 5h 45m.

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