There are 3 ways to get from Mattapoisett to Block Island by bus, train, ferry, or car
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 New Bedford to Copley Squarebus
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 10m$100–144Drive, ferry
cheapest- Drive from Mattapoisett to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RIcar
- Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry Block Island Ferry
2h 17m$22–36Train, ferry
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
8h 21m$100–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mattapoisett to Block Island is to drive and ferry which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mattapoisett to Block Island is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $40.
The distance between Mattapoisett and Block Island is 214 miles.
The best way to get from Mattapoisett to Block Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 8h 10m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Mattapoisett to Block Island, including transfers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Mattapoisett, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mattapoisett to Block Island. However, you can take the bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, take the bus to Copley Square, 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 Route 6 & North St to Block Island via SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 8h 21m.
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 New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Dattco
- 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
Ferry from New London to Block Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Block Island Express
- Website
- blockislandferry.com
Ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- blockislandferry.com
- Book at
- blockislandferry.com
- Traditional
- $13
- High Speed
- $20–21
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