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Ferries to Block Island: Route Map

Reaching this island in the Northeast is most common via the Block Island Ferry from Point Judith, which offers both traditional car-ferry and high-speed options. During the summer, high-speed links also run from New London and Orient Point, providing a vital shortcut for travelers bypassing the mainland traffic. Since the island is best explored by bike or foot, most visitors opt for the 30-minute fast ferry and leave their vehicles behind in the mainland parking lots.

Crossing to Block Island from New England

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Montauk ↔ Boats Dock

Viking Fast Ferry · 1h 15mfast

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New London ↔ New Shoreham

Block Island Express · 1hfast

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Newport RI ↔ New Shoreham

Block Island Ferry · 1hfast

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Point Judith ↔ New Shoreham

Block Island Ferry · 30mfast

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Point Judith ↔ New Shoreham

Block Island Ferry · 55m

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Route guide: Logistics for the ferry to Block Island

Unlike Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island (Rhode Island) maintains a rustic, low-capacity transit system. With limited paved roads and a ban on mopeds for inexperienced riders, the ferry logistics center on the fierce competition for vehicle slots.

Departure Port	Service Type	Logistics Score
Point Judith (Galilee)	Traditional & High Speed	The Mainline: The only port that ships vehicles. Runs year-round. Traditional ferry takes 55 mins; High Speed takes 30 mins. Parking is chaos in summer; arrive early.
New London, CT	High Speed Only	Rail Link: Located next to the Amtrak station. Perfect for travelers coming from NYC/Boston without a car. Passenger only.
Newport, RI	High Speed Only	Tourist Hop: Seasonal (Summer). Connects downtown Newport (Perrotti Park) to Block Island. Passenger and bike only.

⚠️ Expert Alert: The Vehicle Reservation “Gold Rush”
Vehicle reservations for the Point Judith ferry open in January for the summer season. Weekend slots in July and August sell out within days. If you do not have a confirmed vehicle reservation by March, you are likely walking. Interstate Navigation operates a strict “use it or lose it” policy for check-in times.

Parking & “bag drag”

Galilee Parking: If you are a foot passenger, be prepared for off-site parking. The lots near the ferry fill up by 9:00 AM. You may be directed to overflow lots miles away that require a shuttle bus.
Bike Policy: Bicycles are allowed but incur a surcharge. Unlike the flat roads of Nantucket, Block Island is surprisingly hilly; ensure your bike has gears or rent an E-bike upon arrival.

Using this data helps you secure that critical car slot or plan your Amtrak connection. Check specialized maps to locate Old Harbor relative to the Mohegan Bluffs.