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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nantucket to Block Island by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 53m
    $113–184

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $96–203

  3. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane ACK - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $239–341

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Boston

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $100–174

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $248–470

  6. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to Providencetrain train
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $265–592

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Block Island. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Bismore Park, take the bus 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, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 10h 12m.

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