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

The cheapest way to get from Westport to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Westport to Block Island is to bus and train which takes 4h 42m and costs $60 - $500.

How far is it from Westport to Block Island?

The distance between Westport and Block Island is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Westport to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Westport to Block Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Block Island?

There are 19+ hotels available in Block Island.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Westport to Block Island by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to New LondonNortheast Regional
2. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandto Block Island / ...
5h 14m
$45–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. East at Imperial Ave. to State St. at Main St.
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Westerly Amtrak Station
4h 42m
$63–496
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. East at Imperial Ave. to Westfield Connecticut Post MallCl
2. Take the train from New Haven to New London
3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Island
6h 54m
$45–120

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Westport to Block Island.

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Distance: 118.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Westport to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to State St. at Main St., walk to Bridgeport Amtrak 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 Post Rd. East at Imperial Ave. to Block Island State Airport (BID) via State St. at Main St., Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 42m.

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