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

The cheapest way to get from Fairhaven to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $55 - $300 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairhaven to Block Island is to taxi and ferry which takes 2h 14m and costs $150 - $200.

How far is it from Fairhaven to Block Island?

The distance between Fairhaven and Block Island is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairhaven to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs $55 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Fairhaven to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 16+ hotels available in Block Island.

Fairhaven to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Fairhaven to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
7h 45m
$56–292
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
7h 48m
$48–316
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Fairhaven to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RItaxi
2. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry Block Island Ferry
2h 14m
$156–191

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairhaven to Block Island.

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairhaven to Block Island. However, you can take the line 202 bus to Purchase St and Pearl St, walk to New Bedford, take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huttleston Ave and Green St to Block Island via New Bedford, Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence Downtown, Providence, New London, and New London in around 7h 48m.

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