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Planes, trains, and automobiles...
There are a few ways to get to our little slice of paradise. Here's the lowdown -
STEP 1:
GETTING DIRECTLY ONTO THE ISLAND
ARRIVE BY AIRPLANE
BLOCK ISLAND AIRPORT (BID)
New England Airlines from Westerly Rhode Island
-12 min flight
-departs every hour, every day
STEP 2:
GETTING TO YOUR FERRY OR FLIGHT
NEW LONDON,
CONNECTICUT
TRAIN
-Amtrack to New London
-5 min walk to Block Island Express Dock
DRIVE
-Paid parking is available at the Dock
or Water Street Garage Deck
POINT JUDITH, RHODE ISLAND
TRAIN
-Amtrack to Kingston, RI
-20 min drive to Point Judith Ferry Terminal
DRIVE
-Paid parking is available at the
Point Judith Ferry Terminal
PLANE
-PVD Airport in Providence, RI
-40 min drive to Point Judith Ferry Terminal
WESTERLY,
RHODE ISLAND
TRAIN
-Amtrack to Westerly, RI
-8 min drive to Westerly State Airport (WST)
DRIVE
-Free terminal parking available at
WST Airport
YOU'VE MADE IT!
TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND
BLOCK ISLAND
Walk it out: Most hotels, restaurants, and beaches are within walking distance of each other in town.
Taxi: There are no Ubers or Lyfts on the island, but taxis are plentiful!
Two Wheels: Bikes and mopeds are available for rent.
Cars: If you want to bring your car, you can do so with an advanced reservation on The Block Island Ferry from Point Judith, RI.
See more information here
HOT TIPS & MUST KNOWS
Summer 2026 Ferry Schedule drops in the new year. Please provide your cell phone number on our FAQ page
so that we can put you on our reminder list!
Make sure you plan to arrive on the island by
5:00pm on Friday June 26th,
the Welcome Party kicks off at 6:30pm!
Coming from the NJ/Philly/Wilmington area?
Fastest Travel: Drive to RI, take the high-speed ferry or New England Airlines
Hands-off approach: Plane or train to RI/CT
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