Travel

Travel Note

Taxis

Uber/Lyft services are unavailable on the island. Instead, taxis are readily available downtown or can be called for pick up. CASH ONLY Mermaid Cab: (401) 209-0053 Cathy Payne: (401) 466-2878 Clark’s Cab: (401) 466-5839 Tip Top Taxi: (401) 477-3426 Furthur Taxi: (401) 209-0354

Travel Note

Narragansett, RI Ferry

From Point Judith in Narragansett, RI, the traditional ferry takes 1-hr. High-speed takes 30-minutes. See website for full schedule, which runs every 1-2 hrs. $24 Round Trip. There are parking lots within walking distance of the ferry terminal, ~$10-15/day.

Travel Note

New London, CT Ferry

Ferry from New London, CT takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. See website for ferry schedule, which runs every few hrs. $33 One Way Trip. There are nearby parking garages & lots. Note: only runs Friday - Sunday

Flight

Block Island Airlines

Flights run nearly every hour to and from the island, ~12 minute flight. One way: $74, Round trip: $144. Call 401-596-2460 or 800-243-2460 to make reservations.

Flight

Fly into PVD or BOS

If you're flying into the Northeast, Providence or Boston will be the closest airports to access the Point Judith Ferry in Narragansett (304 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI). From Providence, it takes about 35 minute of travel to the Point Judith Ferry Terminal. From Boston, it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to travel to the ferry. Taxi, Uber/Lyft, or car rental are best options. Be sure to budget extra time in case of traffic. Note: The island is manageable without a car, but if you are considering bringing one over, Point Judith is the only ferry offering car service (reservations are fairly expensive & competitive so be sure to book in early 2025).

Train

New London, CT

Friends coming from NYC: Take the Amtrak from New York Penn Station to New London, Connecticut, ~2 hour and 30 minutes. The New London Ferry to Block Island is directly across the train tracks.