Traveling & FAQs

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HOW DO I GET TO BLOCK ISLAND?

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Block Island is only accessible by boat or plane. The Block Island Ferry from Pt. Judith is your fastest route to the island (and yes, they do serve alcoholic beverages). A 13 mile ferry ride from Point Judith, RI takes either 55 (traditional ferry service) or 25 minutes (seasonal High speed service). We recommend the fast ferry! To view a schedule or make a reservation from Point Judith, RI, please visit https://www.blockislandferry.com/ If you're fancy af, flights from Westerly, RI are available 365 days a year. For a flight schedule and more information on New England Airlines in Westerly, RI visit: http://blockislandsairline.com/ For information or reservations call Westerly: 1-401-596-2460 or 1-800-243-2460

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WHAT IS BLOCK ISLAND?

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Block Island (“officially the Town of New Shoreham”) is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 13 miles off of the coast of Rhode Island. Thousands of years ago, a glacier left rolling hills and ponds behind, forming what is now known as Block Island. The Narragansett Indians were the first inhabitants of Block Island as evidenced by remains that date back thousands of years. Their name for the island was “Manisses” which translates to “Island of the Little God.” Check out this recent Vogue article on the Island! https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/travel-guide-block-island-where-to-stay-eat-shop

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DO I NEED A FERRY RESERVATION?

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Reservations are recommended for all transport to Block Island.

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DO I NEED A CAR?

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Block Island is very small (6 miles long small) and a car is not necessary at all. Every event wedding weekend is walking distance, and taxis are readily available on island. We recommend leaving your car at Pt. Judith where the ferries depart. These lots are $10-$20 a day, and are CASH ONLY. If you are renting a house further away from the downtown area, you might want to bring your car, but you will have to take the slow ferry & pay an extra fee.

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I'M COMING FROM OUT OF STATE- HELP!

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Thanks for trekking to see us! If you are traveling from far, we suggest booking your flight to either Boston Logan airport or T.F. Green airport in Providence. If you land in Boston, you should rent a car or hitch a ride to Point Judith, RI where the Block Island ferry port is. It is about 2 hours from Boston to Point Judith. If you land in Providence, you can hitch a ride or Uber to Point Judith. It is about a 40 minute drive from the airport to Point Judith.