What is the cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Block Island?

The cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Block Island is to line 643 bus and ferry which costs $36 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Block Island?

The fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Block Island is to line 643 bus and ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs $36.

How far is it from Old Lyme to Block Island?

The distance between Old Lyme and Block Island is 61 miles.

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

The best way to get from Old Lyme to Block Island without a car is to line 643 bus and ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs $36.

How long does it take to get from Old Lyme to Block Island?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Old Lyme to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.

Old Lyme to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, line 643 bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Old Lyme to Block Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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Line 643 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to New London Train Station643
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
3h 7m
$36
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID)WST - BID
3h 33m
$55–472
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
3h 38m
$36–222

Westerly State Airport (WST) to Block Island State Airport (BID) flights

67Weekly Planes

25 minAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Old Lyme, CT, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

Block Island Express operates a ferry from New London to Block Island every 4 hours. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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