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How to get fromNantucket Island to Block Islandby ferry, bus, train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantucket Island to Block Island by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Boston

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 52m
    $124–358

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    9h 14m
    $69–368

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Fall Riverbus
    3. Take the bus from Exchange Terrace to URI Kingstonbus66
    4. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry
    10h 26m
    $71–107

  4. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    6h 30m
    $250–656

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 57m
    $107–363

  6. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)planeACK - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry
    6h 54m
    $245–293

  7. Fly to Westchester County Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)planeACK - HPN
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 47m
    $456–1,418

  8. Fly to New Bedford Regional Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB)planeACK - EWB
    2. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant St. Park & Ride Lot to Boston South Busesbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 25m
    $199–683

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket Island to Block Island. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Buses, 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 ferry from Nantucket, MA to Block Island via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Pettine Transit Center, Exchange Terrace, Providence, New London, and New London in around 9h 14m.

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