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

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Block Island is to bus and line 69 bus and ferry which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Block Island is to train and ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $250.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Block Island?

The distance between Rhode Island and Block Island is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Rhode Island to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 17+ hotels available in Block Island.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
3h 23m
$43–245
Bus, line 69 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exchange Terrace to URI Kingston66
2. Take the bus from URI Kingston to Galilee69
3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
4h 33m
$14–23

Rhode Island to Block Island by bus and ferry

18Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rhode Island to Block Island.

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Block Island. However, you can take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exchange Terrace to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI via URI Kingston, Galilee, and Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI in around 4h 33m.

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