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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Block Island is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $70 - $330.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Block Island?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Block Island station. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Westerly Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Needham to Block Island?

The distance between Needham and Block Island is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Needham to Block Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Block Island train from?

Needham to Block Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.

Where does the Needham to Block Island train arrive?

Needham to Block Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 11+ hotels available in Block Island.

Needham to Block Island - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Needham to Block Island by train, ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
5h 30m
$63–112
Train
1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 17m
$74–327

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 17m.

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