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

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Boston is to ferry and train and bus which costs $50 - $270 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Boston is to fly and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $60 - $550.

How far is it from Block Island to Boston?

The distance between Block Island and Boston is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Boston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Block Island to Boston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Boston.

Block Island to Boston - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry to New London / ...
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 20m
$47–273
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain
3. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus
5h 30m
$52–270
Fly, train
1. Fly from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Westerly State Airport (WST)plane BID - WST
2. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
3h 1m
$61–504

Block Island State Airport (BID) to Westerly State Airport (WST) flights

84Weekly Planes

25 minAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Block Island to Boston.

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Boston. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, then take the train to Boston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Boston via New London, New London, Providence, and Providence in around 5h 30m.

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