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

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Manhattan is to ferry and train which costs $55 - $270 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Manhattan is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $130.

How far is it from Block Island to Manhattan?

The distance between Block Island and Manhattan is 143 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Manhattan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Block Island to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 4650+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Block Island to Manhattan - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Block Island to Manhattan by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montaukferry Block Island-Montauk
2. Take the bus from Montauk - BI Ferry to 86 St & Central Park Westbus Montauk-Westbound
4h 58m
$74–123
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
5h
$57–269

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Block Island to Manhattan.

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Manhattan. However, you can take the ferry to Montauk, walk to Montauk - BI Ferry, then take the bus to 86 St & Central Park West. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to 125th Street - Harlem via New London, New London, and New Haven in around 5h.

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