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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 21m
    $60–329

  2. 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 35m
    $86–719

  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 39m
    $268–944

  4. Train, ferry via New York

    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 52m
    $102–468

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 58
    4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    5. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    12h 48m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Springfield Union Station, take the bus to Hartford Union Station, walk to Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, take the bus to Old Saybrook RR Stn, walk to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Block Island via Springfield, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 9h 35m.

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