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

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Providence is to ferry and line 69 bus and bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Providence is to fly and train which takes 2h 11m and costs $55 - $480.

How far is it from Block Island to Providence?

The distance between Block Island and Providence is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Providence without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Block Island to Providence, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 173+ hotels available in Providence.

Block Island to Providence - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 69 bus

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonto New London / ...
2. Take the train from New London to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
3h 30m
$41–253
Ferry, line 69 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI
2. Take the bus from Galilee to URI Kingston69
3. Take the bus from URI Kingston to Kennedy Plaza66
4h 12m
$15–23
Fly, train
1. Fly from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Westerly State Airport (WST)BID - WST
2. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Providence
2h 11m
$57–473

Block Island to Providence by ferry and bus

18Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Block Island to Providence.

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Providence. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Kennedy Plaza via Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI, Galilee, and URI Kingston in around 4h 12m.

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