There are 5 ways to get from Block Island to Maine by ferry, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train, bus
best- Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
7h 2m$70–322Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
8h 21m$87–320Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 10m$91–546Ferry, train, bus via Congress St + Maine Med
- Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus
7h 49m$79–342Ferry, train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Portland
- Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
- Take the train from New London to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
8h 23m$107–637
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Maine is to ferry and train and bus which costs $70 - $330 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Block Island to Maine is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $90 - $550.
The distance between Block Island and Maine is 255 miles.
The best way to get from Block Island to Maine without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Block Island to Maine, including transfers.
There are 219+ hotels available in Maine.
What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Maine, USA?
You can take a flight from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Saco Amtrak Station via Westerly State Airport (WST), Westerly Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from New London to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-444-4624
- info@goblockisland.com
- Website
- goblockisland.com
Ferry from Block Island to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- https://www.goblockisland.com
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