There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Block Island by bus, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, ferry
best- Take the bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
6h 29m$67–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 17m$81–363
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Block Island is to bus and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $80 - $370.
The distance between Manchester and Block Island is 204 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Block Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 6h 29m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Manchester to Block Island, including transfers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Manchester, NH, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Manchester to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Block Island State Airport (BID) via Boston, Boston, Westerly Amtrak Station, and Westerly State Airport (WST) in around 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Westerly Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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