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

The cheapest way to get from Boxborough to Block Island is to train and bus and ferry which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boxborough to Block Island is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $80 - $550.

How far is it from Boxborough to Block Island?

The distance between Boxborough and Block Island is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boxborough to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 18m and costs $65 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Boxborough to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 18+ hotels available in Block Island.

Boxborough to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Boxborough to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
2. Take the train from Boston to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
6h 18m
$68–303
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
2. Take the train from Ruggles to Providence
3. Take the bus from Providence Station to URI Kingston66
4. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
8h 21m
$39–67
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
2. Take the bus from Providence Station to URI Kingston66
3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
7h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Station
5h 3m
$82–533

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Boxborough to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 5h 3m.

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