What is the cheapest way to get from New Britain to Block Island?

The cheapest way to get from New Britain to Block Island is to bus and ferry via Downtown Terminal which costs $40 - $240 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Britain to Block Island?

The fastest way to get from New Britain to Block Island is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $550.

How far is it from New Britain to Block Island?

The distance between New Britain and Block Island is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from New Britain to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $440.

How long does it take to get from New Britain to Block Island?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from New Britain to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are five+ hotels available in Block Island.

New Britain to Block Island - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from New Britain to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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 New Haven to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
5h 45m
$45–437
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
5h 49m
$39–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Britain to New Haven Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from New Haven to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 26m
$68–520
Bus, ferry via Downtown Terminal
1. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Stage Rd & Route 1bus 644
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry to Block Island / ...
6h 43m
$42–231

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Britain to Block Island.

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between New Britain, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Britain to Block Island. However, you can take the line 511 bus to State St @ Meriden Transit Center, walk to Meriden, take the train to New Haven, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Britain to Block Island (BID) via New Haven Bus Stop, New Haven, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly (WST) in around 4h 26m.

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