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

The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $50 - $300 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $300.

How far is it from Metuchen to Block Island?

The distance between Metuchen and Block Island is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Metuchen to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Metuchen to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
6h 58m
$54–299
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Island
8h 40m
$118–197
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwood
3. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRR58
4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dock92
5. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Island
10h 44m
Fly, train, ferry
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
8h 17m
$168–651

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Metuchen to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Block Island via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 8h 40m.

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