Where do you leave your car when going to Block Island?

Limited on site parking is available at $15.00 per calendar day at the New London ferry terminal, first come first served. Additional parking is available at the Water Street Parking Garage in New London, directly across the street from the ferry terminal.



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All parking lots are within walking distance of the ferry terminal. Newport: A public parking garage is located a few blocks from Perrotti Park, adjacent to the Newport Visitor's Center and Marriott Hotel. The cost is $3.00/car per hour, up to $24.50 for the day. Privately owned lots are within walking distance.

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Cars are allowed on the island, but roads are narrow, winding, and without shoulders, and drivers must contend with runners and flocks of bicycles and mopeds. Unless your party includes people with mobility problems or small children, we recommend leaving your car on the mainland and joining the two-wheelers.

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Pricing ranges from $5-$15/day, depending on the time of year.

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Based in Point Judith, (Narragansett), Rhode Island, the Block Island Ferry offers Traditional ferry service, (55 minute voyage) as well as the fastest ferry trip from the mainland on the High speed ferry service, (30 minute cruise).

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Block Island's year-round ferry service, operating three large, car-carrying vessels (for details on Interstate's Hi-Speed ferries, see right). The ferries arrive in downtown Old Harbor after a 55-minute passage across Block Island Sound. Vehicle reservations should be made in advance.

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Top ways to experience nearby attractions. My husband and I went to block Island for a day trip..we had Migs Rig Taxi for a private taxi tour of the island 75.00 for about an hour and half tour ..

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Block Island: No Passport Required.

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From July 4th to Labor Day, especially on weekends, Block Island is extremely crowded. If you plan to visit in the height of summer, do so during the week in order to enjoy all the island has to offer without fighting the crowds that daytrip by ferry on weekends.

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If your preferred travel time is not displayed, this means the tickets have sold out for that departure time, to both online and over-the-phone reservations. Day-of tickets may be available, on a standby basis, in the event of cancellations.

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Parking and the Crossing After you've snuggled in, turn off your lights, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and turn off your car alarm. Your motion detector will indeed detect the motion of the boat.

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In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Regulations, intoxicated or disorderly persons are considered security risks, and will be denied passage and/or arrested. The consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased onboard the vessel is prohibited.

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Most taxi rides will be about $15. There is no Uber or Lyft on the Island.

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Getting Around Block Island As mentioned, it's not necessary to bring a vehicle. The island is highly walkable and bikeable, and you can either bring your own bicycle or rent one on the island. Mopeds are also available for rent on the island and a fun way to zip around to its beaches, cliffs, and lighthouses.

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What is the shortest crossing to Block Island? The shortest ferry crossing to Block Island is the high-speed ferry service from Point Judith, Rhode Island.

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The one-way fare is $26.25, same-day round-trip is $48.50. Children (ages 2-11) are $13.13 each way, $24.25 same-day round-trip. Children under 2 are free. Enjoy preferred boarding with new Priority Service for $32 one-way and $64 round-trip for adults fares and $16 one-way and $32 round-trip for Children.

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Just head down to the Taxi Stand at Old Harbor to grab a cab, or you can call a taxi to pick you up wherever you're staying. For a list of taxi companies and phone numbers, go to http://www.blockislandinfo.com/what-to-do/taxi-tours.

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