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

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h 56m
    $66–120

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 7m
    $102–195

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $87–918

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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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