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

The cheapest way to get from Fairhaven to Block Island is to line 211 bus and bus and line 64 bus and line 69 bus and ferry which costs $16 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.

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 9m and costs $160 - $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 46m and costs $55 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Fairhaven to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 12+ hotels available in Block Island.

Fairhaven to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 211 bus

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 Station
2. Take the train from Boston to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
7h 46m
$56–292
Line 211 bus, bus, line 64 bus, line 69 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huttleston Ave and Green St to SRTA New Bedford Terminal211
2. Take the bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to SRTA Fall River Terminal9
3. Take the bus from Pettine Transit Center to Newport Transit Center24L
4. Take the bus from Newport Transit Center to URI Kingston64
5. Take the bus from URI Kingston to Galilee69
6. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
8h 24m
$16–52
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Fairhaven to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI
2. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIBlock Island Ferry
2h 9m
$161–197

Fairhaven to Block Island by bus and ferry

18Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairhaven to Block Island.

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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 Ferry, New Shoreham, RI via SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Pettine Transit Center, Newport Transit Center, URI Kingston, Galilee, and Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI in around 8h 24m.

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