There are 2 ways to get from Framingham to Block Island by train, ferry, 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
5h 49m$90–133Train
- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain
- Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 36m$99–378
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Framingham to Block Island is to train and ferry which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Framingham to Block Island is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $95 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Framingham to Block Island station. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Westerly Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Framingham and Block Island is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Framingham to Block Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 49m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Framingham to Block Island, including transfers.
Framingham to Block Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Framingham station.
Framingham to Block Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
There are 16+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Framingham, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Framingham to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Back Bay, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 4h 36m.
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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