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How to get fromNantucket to Block Islandby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantucket to Block Island by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via New Bedford

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    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $79–175

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 34m
    $95–172

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $96–177

  4. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane ACK - MVY
    2. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RIferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RI to Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RIferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $239–331

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    7h 47m
    $261–475

  6. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to Providencetrain train
    3. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $267–462

  7. Fly to Bedford, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Bedford (BED)plane plane ACK - BED
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 19m
    $1,016–1,814

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Block Island. However, you can take the ferry to New Bedford, MA, walk to New Bedford, take the bus to Providence, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Block Island via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence Downtown, Providence, New London, and New London in around 10h 34m.

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