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

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Long Island is to ferry which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Long Island is to ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct ferry between Block Island and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Block Island and arriving at Orient Point. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Block Island to Long Island?

The distance between Block Island and Long Island is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Long Island without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $40.

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

The ferry from Block Island to Orient Point takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 94+ hotels available in Long Island.

Block Island to Long Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Block Island to Long Island by ferry or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Orient Pointferry Long Island
2h 50m
$30–40
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to Montaukferry Block Island-Montauk
2. Take the bus from Montauk - BI Ferry to JFK Airport Connection - WBbus Montauk-Westbound
4h 59m
$72–131

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Map of how to get from Block Island to Long Island.

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Block Island Express operates a ferry from Block Island to Orient Point 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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