The Best Ways to Get to Block Island

Block Island Ferry: provides year-round service from Point Judith, RI.  This is the only Ferry that can take vehicles  to the island and reservations for vehicles are required.  Passengers do not need reservations.  For information please visit www.blockislandferry.com or call(401) 783-4613.

Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry: A state-of-the-art High Speed Catamaran, the high-speed ferry sails mid-May through mid-Oct.   The ferry departs from the State Pier in Point Judith, R.I.  and docks in Old Harbor in under 30 minutes.  Please visit www.blockislandferry.com for schedules and more information or call (401) 783-4613

Newport to Block Island Ferry: The high speed “Islander” ferry runs multiple trips daily June 23rd -September 3^rd, 2020 from Downtown Newport (Perrotti Park) and Old Harbor, Block Island, taking one hour.  For schedule and fare information visit www.blockislandferry.com. 

Fall River to Block Island Ferry: This high speed ferry runs Fall River to Newport and then on to Block Island from June 23^rd -September 3rd,  2020.  Sailing time from Fall River to Block Island is about 2 hours. For schedule and fare information visit www.blockislandferry.com. 

Block Island Express: Connects New London, CT and Old Harbor, Block Island in just over one hour on a high-speed catamaran.  The terminal in New London is located next to the train station and limited parking is available with a municipal garage across the street.  This ferry runs May through September only.  Visit  www.goblockisland.com for schedules and more information.

Viking Fast Ferry: Connects Montauk, NY to New Harbor, Block Island in about one hour via high speed ferry.  Ferry runs Memorial Day through Labor Day only.  For schedule information and directions visit www.vikingfleet.com.

Block Island Airport (BID)

Block Island state airport is a vacation destination for thousands of passengers each year arriving on New England airlines. The airport also serves the community’s critical needs by providing access for time-sensitive cargo and urgent medical transport. Bethany’s, the on-airport restaurant, is a popular destination for the new England GA community. The terminal has a welcoming atmosphere and is located within walking distance of downtown New Shoreham and Block Island’s free beaches.  Various local companies offer charter service to area airports, for information Contact the airport:  
401-466-5511
www.blockisland.stateairportri.com 

New England Airlines

New England Airlines has been providing daily scheduled air service to Block Island as a certificated Commuter Airline since 1970.   Air services, provided by New England Airlines, are offered daily (year round) from Westerly, RI.  Westerly, located just off Interstate 95 is an easy drive, or train ride from anywhere in New England. (AMTRAK serves Westerly with daily trains between Washington/New York and Boston).  Flight time between Westerly and Block Island is 12 minutes.  Parking at the Westerly airport is FREE!  New England Airlines also offers charter flights to airports throughout New England.

For more information please visit  www.blockislandsairline.com 
or call (800) 243-2460.