Rome2Rio

How to get fromSilver Spring to Block Islandby train, ferry, bus, plane or subway

Find Transport to Block Island

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    9h 29m
    $83–1,038

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry
    11h 48m
    $124–235

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)planeDCA - PVD
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 16m
    $118–704

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus58
    4. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus92
    5. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry
    15h 5m

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)planeBWI - ISP
    3. Take the train from Patchogue to Montauktrain
    4. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry
    8h 53m
    $289–1,418

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)planeDCA - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry
    9h 24m
    $292–1,097

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)planeBWI - PVD
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    8h 38m
    $83–1,040

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)planeIAD - PVD
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    9h 5m
    $83–509

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeDCA - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    9h 15m
    $162–1,215

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeBWI - BDL
    3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
    4. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
    5. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
    9h 32m
    $182–1,501

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Silver Spring to Block Island. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Block Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk, and Montauk in around 11h 48m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Silver Spring

Trips to Block Island

Popular routes