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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Block Island is to line 229 bus and train and ferry which costs $40 - $50 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Block Island is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $550.

How far is it from Waterbury to Block Island?

The distance between Waterbury and Block Island is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbury to Block Island without a car is to line 229 bus and train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs $40 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Waterbury to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 18+ hotels available in Block Island.

Waterbury to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, line 229 bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Waterbury to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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Line 229 bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus 229
2. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
5h 31m
$44–49
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus 928
2. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
6h 26m
$39–235
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
5h 37m
$54–271
Train
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 5m
$70–521

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Map of how to get from Waterbury to Block Island.

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Distance: 115.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Waterbury to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 5h 5m.

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