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How to get fromSchenectady to Block Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via New York

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer 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
    9h 47m
    $111–354

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $55–82

  3. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    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
    9h 41m
    $148–728

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield 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
    9h 52m
    $95–168

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    11h 58m
    $88–182

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Schenectady to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, 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 Schenectady to Block Island via Springfield Union Station, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, New London, and New London in around 9h 52m.

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