There are 2 ways to get from Block Island to Newburyport by 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain
6h 33m$95–139Train
- Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain
5h 14m$105–376
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Newburyport is to ferry and train which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Block Island to Newburyport is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Block Island station to Newburyport. However, there are services departing from Westerly Amtrak Station and arriving at Newburyport via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Block Island and Newburyport is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Block Island to Newburyport without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 33m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Block Island to Newburyport, including transfers.
Block Island to Newburyport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Westerly Amtrak Station.
Block Island to Newburyport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
There are 242+ hotels available in Newburyport.
What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Newburyport, MA, USA?
You can take a flight from Block Island State Airport (BID) to Newburyport via Westerly State Airport (WST), Westerly Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 5h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 860-444-4624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Block Island Express
Ferry from Block Island to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Block Island Express
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