What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Block Island?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Block Island is to train and ferry via New Haven which costs $55 - $270 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Block Island?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Block Island is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $550.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Block Island?

The distance between Empire State Building and Block Island is 168 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Block Island without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Block Island?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Empire State Building to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.

Empire State Building to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
5h 11m
$52–277
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to MontaukMontauk-Eastbound / ...
2. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block IslandMontauk-Block Island
5h 49m
$87–147
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station
4h 40m
$70–537
Train, ferry via New Haven
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
6h 8m
$59–270

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 167 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–260 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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