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

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There are 3 ways to get from Simsbury to Block Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus921
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferryto Block Island / ...
    5h 54m
    $39–233
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
    2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    6h
    $48–447
  3. Bus, ferry via Garden St @ Ct Mutual

    1. Take the bus from Fraser Pl @ Parking Lot to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus921
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferryto Block Island / ...
    6h 19m
    $40–237

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Simsbury, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Simsbury to Block Island. However, you can take the line 912 bus to Central Row South Side @ Travelers, 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 bus from Iron Horse Park & Ride @ Jim Gallagher Way to Block Island via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Amtrak Station, New Haven, New London, and New London in around 6h.

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