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How to get fromWellesley to Block Islandby train, ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 2 ways to get from Wellesley to Block Island by train, ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry to Block Island / ...
    5h 33m
    $89–132

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 20m
    $98–377

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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 20m.

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