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

The cheapest way to get from Block Island to Portland is to ferry and train and bus via City of Portland which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Block Island to Portland is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $80 - $150.

How far is it from Block Island to Portland?

The distance between Block Island and Portland is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Block Island to Portland without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Block Island to Portland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 395+ hotels available in Portland.

Block Island to Portland - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Block Island to Portland by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
6h 35m
$82–148
Ferry, train, bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus
7h 20m
$77–138
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
3. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
7h 54m
$99–181
Ferry, train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
8h 9m
$138–538
Ferry, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry
2. Take the train from New London to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
7h 55m
$135–457

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM) flights

41Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.7 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Portland. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Boston, walk to Boston, MA - South Station, then take the bus to Portland, ME. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Portland via New London, New London, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 7h 54m.

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