Block Island is located 13 miles south off the coast of Rhode Island. The easiest way to get to the island is by ferry from Point Judith, Rhode Island or New London, Connecticut. There are also ferries with limited schedules from Newport, Rhode Island, and Montauk, New York.

The island is fairly manageable without a car, but if you are considering bringing one over, Point Judith is the only ferry offering car service (roundtrip service for cars is approximately $80 and reservations are competitive so be sure to book the first week in January if you want to bring a car).

Block Island Ferry: This ferry operates from Point Judith, RI. It is the only ferry that can take vehicles to the island, and reservations are required. Passenger reservations are also recommended. For information, please visit www.blockislandferry.com or call (401) 783-4613.

Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry: This ferry departs from the State Pier in Point Judith, R.I. and docks in Old Harbor in under 30 minutes. Please visit www.blockislandferry.com for schedules and more information or call (401) 783-4613

Newport to Block Island Ferry: This ferry runs from Downtown Newport (Perrotti Park), taking one hour. For schedule and fare information visit www.blockislandferry.com.

Block Island Express: Connects New London, CT and Old Harbor, Block Island in just over one hour on a high-speed catamaran. The terminal in New London is located next to the train station and limited parking is available with a municipal garage across the street. Visit www.goblockisland.com for schedules and more information.

Block Island Express - Orient Point: Connecting Orient Point, NY and Block Island. To travel between Long Island and Block Island there are two options. You can connect via Cross Sound Ferry from Orient Point and transfer to the Block Island Express in New London or direct service between Orient Point and Block Island. Schedule at www.goblockisland.com

Viking Fast Ferry: Connects Montauk, NY to New Harbor, Block Island in about one hour via high speed ferry. For schedule information and directions visit www.vikingfleet.com.

The Block Island State Airport (BID) is a small regional airport located about 5 minutes by taxi or 25–30 minutes on foot from the Spring House Hotel, making it a convenient option for guests traveling from New England.

The airport is served by New England Airlines, which operates year-round scheduled flights between Westerly, Rhode Island (WST), and Block Island. The flight takes just 12 minutes, and Westerly is easily accessible by car or Amtrak from Boston, New York City, and Providence.

During the summer season, including June, service increases significantly to meet demand, with flights operating approximately every hour between Westerly and Block Island.

Because aircraft are small and seats are limited, reservations should be made well in advance, especially for weekend travel. There are no scheduled commercial flights from major airports directly to Block Island, so most guests arriving by air will connect through Westerly or choose the ferry instead.