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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $50 - $290 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Block Island is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $200.

How far is it from Newark to Block Island?

The distance between Newark and Block Island is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Block Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Newark to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 17+ hotels available in Block Island.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Newark to Block Island by bus, ferry, or train

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Island
7h 27m
$94–194
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
8h 48m
$53–282

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Block Island.

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, take the bus to E 42 St/Lexington Av, walk to 40th & Lex, take the bus to Montauk, take the taxi to Montauk, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Block Island via New London and New London in around 8h 48m.

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