There are 4 ways to get from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island by bus, ferry, train, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus
- Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry
8h 4m$127–201Bus, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 15m$94–125Train
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 4m$131–454Train, ferry
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 35m$102–174
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island station. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at Westerly Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Atlantic Highlands and Block Island is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Atlantic Highlands to Block Island, including transfers.
Atlantic Highlands to Block Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
Atlantic Highlands to Block Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
There are 16+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt-36 At Grand Ave to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Red Bank Rail Station, Red Bank, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Westerly Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
Bus from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-668-5700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Viking Fleet
Ferry from Montauk to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Viking Fleet Fast Ferry Schedules
- Website
- Viking Fleet
- Passengers 13+
- $45
- Phone
- +1 860-444-4624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Block Island Express
Ferry from New London to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Block Island Express
Ferry from New London to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Block Island Express
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