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

The cheapest way to get from Branford to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $35 - $280 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Branford to Block Island is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $550.

How far is it from Branford to Block Island?

The distance between Branford and Block Island is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Branford to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Branford to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 16+ hotels available in Block Island.

Branford to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Branford to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
3h 53m
$39–274
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to N Main St & Route 1bus 641 B / ...
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
5h 43m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Branford to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Fly from Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID)plane WST - BID
3h 48m
$56–524

Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID) flights

86Weekly Planes

27 minAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Branford to Block Island.

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Branford to Block Island. However, you can take the train to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Hopson Ave to Block Island via Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, N Main St & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, New London, and New London in around 5h 43m.

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