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

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $55 - $280 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs $80 - $360.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Block Island?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Block Island is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs $80 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Poughkeepsie to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 20+ hotels available in Block Island.

Poughkeepsie to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
7h 30m
$83–356
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterWpp
2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to New Haven Bus Stop
3. Take the train from New Haven to New London
4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
8h 1m
$57–273
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Orient Point
3. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Island
9h 38m
Train, ferry via New Haven
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
3. Take the train from New Haven to New London
4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
7h 42m
$75–296

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Block Island via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, New Haven Bus Stop, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 8h 1m.

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