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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $70 - $330 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which takes 7h 36m and costs $70 - $330.

How far is it from Maine to Block Island?

The distance between Maine and Block Island is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to Block Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 7h 36m and costs $70 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Maine to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 17+ hotels available in Block Island.

Maine to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
7h 36m
$71–323
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
9h 1m
$87–321
Bus, fly, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lewiston Bus Stop to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane AUG - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 46m
$175–462
Bus, train, ferry via City of Portland
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus
2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 42m
$80–343

Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maine to Block Island.

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Maine to Block Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Ptc I/B, take the bus to Boston, MA - 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 Portland Public Library to Block Island via Ptc I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New London, and New London in around 9h 1m.

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