There is 1 way to get from Boston to Block Island by train or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $45 - $270 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $270.
The distance between Boston and Block Island is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Boston to Block Island, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
- Phone
- +1 860-444-4624
- info@goblockisland.com
- Website
- goblockisland.com
Ferry from New London to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- https://www.goblockisland.com
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