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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Block Islandby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 30m
    $79–340

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus bus Wpp
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $54–275

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Orient Pointbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m

  4. Train, ferry via New Haven

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 52m
    $74–296

Questions & Answers

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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