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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $50 - $290 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Block Island is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $70 - $550.

How far is it from Manhattan to Block Island?

The distance between Manhattan and Block Island is 167 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Manhattan to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 18+ hotels available in Block Island.

Manhattan to Block Island - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan 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
$52–277
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
2. Take the train from New Haven to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
5h 40m
$52–281
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 69th St & Lex to MontaukMontauk-Eastbound / ...
2. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block IslandMontauk-Block Island
6h
$87–147
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station
4h 28m
$70–527
Train, ferry via New Haven
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
5h 45m
$58–269

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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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