There are 3 ways to get from Worcester 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 Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
- Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
5h 18m$57–92Train, ferry
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry
6h 40m$70–125Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
- Take the train from Providence to Westerly Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 7m$71–342
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Block Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $55 - $95 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Block Island is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $70 - $350.
The distance between Worcester and Block Island is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Block Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Worcester to Block Island, including transfers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Block Island.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Worcester to Block Island. However, you can 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 train from Worcester to Block Island via Lansdowne, Blandford Street, Copley, Boston, New London, and New London in around 6h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Westerly Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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
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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