Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Block Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Orient Point and arriving at Block Island. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Long Island to Block Island?

The distance between Long Island and Block Island is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Block Island without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs .

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

The ferry from Orient Point to Block Island takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 16+ hotels available in Block Island.

Long Island to Block Island - one way to travel via ferry

There is 1 way to get from Long Island to Block Island by ferry

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1. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry Long Island
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Block Island.

Launch map view

Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

Block Island Express operates a ferry from Orient Point to Block Island 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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