Picturesque and secluded Block Island is situated 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. Getting to Block Island requires either a ferry boat ride or flight from the mainland. Here is your guide to ferry services and airlines that serve Block Island.
Block Island Ferry
Block Island Ferry provides the only year-round ferry connection to Block Island and the only vehicle ferry service to the island from its departure point at Point Judith in Galilee, Rhode Island. During the high season (late May through mid-October), Block Island Ferry also provides high-speed passenger ferry service to Block Island from Point Judith: The trip takes only 30 minutes.Block Island Ferry also offers traditional ferry service to Block Island from Newport, Rhode Island, seasonally.
For reservations, call 401-783-7996 or toll free, 866-783-7996.
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Island Hi-Speed Ferry
Island Hi-Speed Ferry contracts with the Block Island Ferry to provide its speedy, seasonal passenger ferry service to Block Island from Point Judith in Galilee, Rhode Island. The company's comfortable, climate-controlled catamarans make the trip to Block Island in just 30 minutes from late May through mid-October.For reservations, call 401-783-7996 or toll free, 866-783-7996.
Block Island Express
Block Island Express provides seasonal, high-speed passenger ferry service between New London, Connecticut, and Block Island. The trip takes just over one hour.Reservations can be made by calling 860-444-4624 or 401-466-2212.
