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

The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Block Island is to bus and ferry which costs $29 - $50 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Block Island is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $500.

How far is it from Wellesley to Block Island?

The distance between Wellesley and Block Island is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wellesley to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 35m and costs $50 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Wellesley to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.

Wellesley to Block Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Wellesley to Block Island by train, ferry, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
5h 35m
$51–282
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Providence
2. Take the bus from Providence Station to URI Kingston66
3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
7h 59m
$29–49
Train
1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
2. Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Station
4h 20m
$65–502

Wellesley to Block Island by train, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wellesley to Block Island.

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Distance: 158.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 20m.

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