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

The cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Block Island is to ferry and bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantucket to Block Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs $240 - $700.

How far is it from Nantucket to Block Island?

The distance between Nantucket and Block Island is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantucket to Block Island without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Boston which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Nantucket to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 17+ hotels available in Block Island.

Nantucket to Block Island - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nantucket to Block Island by ferry, bus, train, 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.

Ferry, bus, train via Boston
best
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
3. Take the train from Boston to New London
4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
8h 52m
$124–358
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MA
2. Take the train from Providence to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
9h 14m
$69–368
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Fall River
3. Take the bus from Exchange Terrace to URI Kingston66
4. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
10h 26m
$71–107
Fly Nantucket Memorial Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ACK - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
7h 42m
$248–655
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
3. Take the train from Boston to New London
4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
8h 57m
$107–363
Fly Nantucket Memorial Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)ACK - MVY
2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI
3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
8h 16m
$249–296
Ferry, bus, train to Westerly State Airport
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
3. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Station
7h 43m
$121–583
Fly Nantucket Memorial Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ACK - JFK
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
9h 10m
$405–775
Fly Nantucket Memorial Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)ACK - HPN
2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
10h 9m
$451–1,473

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

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Map of how to get from Nantucket to Block Island.

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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 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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