Point Judith–Block Island ferry schedule and guide
Interstate Navigation Company (Block Island Ferry) runs the Point Judith–Block Island ferry, a car and passenger ferry between Point Judith and Old Harbor on Block Island, Rhode Island. The traditional ferry runs all year. Block Island Ferry adds seasonal high-speed passenger ferries from Point Judith and from Newport. Block Island Ferry takes vehicle reservations by phone only.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Point Judith–Block Island ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from October 14, 2026 to October 26, 2026.
Departures from Point Judith, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Block Island |
| 11:00 AM | Block Island |
| 2:30 PM | Block Island |
| 5:00 PM | Block Island |
Departures from Point Judith, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Block Island |
| 11:00 AM | Block Island |
| 2:30 PM | Block Island |
| 6:00 PM | Block Island |
Departures from Point Judith, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Block Island |
| 11:00 AM | Block Island |
| 2:30 PM | Block Island |
| 5:00 PM | Block Island |
Departures from Block Island, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | Point Judith |
| 11:15 AM | Point Judith |
| 3:00 PM | Point Judith |
| 5:00 PM | Point Judith |
Departures from Block Island, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | Point Judith |
| 11:15 AM | Point Judith |
| 3:00 PM | Point Judith |
| 5:00 PM | Point Judith |
Departures from Block Island, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | Point Judith |
| 11:00 AM | Point Judith |
| 3:00 PM | Point Judith |
| 5:00 PM | Point Judith |
Point Judith–Block Island ferry fares
| Fare type | Point Judith traditional | Point Judith high-speed | Newport high-speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | |||
| Adult, one way | $12.30 | $29.00 | $26.00 |
| Adult, same-day round trip | $22.60 | – | – |
| Adult, different-day round trip | $24.60 | – | – |
| Senior 65 and over, one way | $11.80 | – | – |
| Child 5 to 11, one way | $5.15 | $15.00 | $13.00 |
| Adult, round trip | – | $58.00 | $51.00 |
| Infant 0 to 4, one way | – | $7.00 | – |
| Bicycles and surfboards | |||
| Bicycle, one way | $3.50 | $8.00 | $6.00 |
| Electric bicycle, one way | $9.15 | $16.00 | $8.30 |
| Surfboard, one way | $4.45 | $10.00 | – |
| Vehicles, mopeds and motorcycles | |||
| Standard size vehicle, one way | $39.60 | – | – |
| Full size vehicle (pickup, van or SUV), one way | $48.70 | – | – |
| Moped, one way | $9.15 | – | – |
| Motorcycle, one way | $24.00 | – | – |
- Vehicle fares include a fuel surcharge that changes each month and do not include the driver's ticket. Mopeds and motorcycles ride the traditional ferry only, with no reservations.
- The high-speed ferries carry bicycles up to 50 pounds; heavier bicycles ride the traditional ferry.
Block Island Ferry sells passenger tickets online and at its ticket offices in Point Judith, Block Island and Newport. Same-day tickets are sold only at the terminal. Some bicycle and surfboard tickets are sold only on the day of travel, at the ticket window.
Online passenger tickets are not refundable. Block Island Ferry allows one courtesy change, made through its call center no later than one calendar day before departure.
Point Judith–Block Island ferry details
| Operator | Block Island Ferry, run by Interstate Navigation Company |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | The traditional ferry from Point Judith carries cars, trucks, mopeds, motorcycles and freight. The high-speed ferries from Point Judith and Newport carry passengers only. |
| Reservations | Block Island Ferry takes vehicle reservations by phone only, at (866) 783-7996, extension 3. Drivers without a reservation can wait on standby. Mopeds and motorcycles do not take reservations and board first come, first served. Block Island Ferry recommends buying passenger tickets online in advance. |
| Payment | Cash, Block Island Ferry gift cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover at the ticket offices. Block Island Ferry does not take checks or traveler's checks. |
| Bicycles | Every Block Island Ferry boat carries bicycles. The high-speed ferries take bicycles up to 50 pounds and stow them in the open on the bow, where sea spray can reach them. Heavier bicycles ride the traditional ferry. |
| Pets | On the traditional ferry, pets stay on a leash or in a carrier and stay off cabin benches and tables. On the high-speed ferries, pets ride in the cabin only in a carrier; leashed pets stay on the outside decks. |
| Accessibility | The traditional ferries carry wheelchair users on the lower decks, and riders who need extra time to reach the upper decks can board early. MV Block Island has a wheelchair lift. The high-speed ferries are wheelchair accessible on the main deck. |
| Food on board | Every traditional and high-speed ferry from Point Judith and Newport has a concession stand with a full bar. |
High-speed and traditional Block Island ferries
Block Island Ferry runs two kinds of boat from Point Judith. The traditional ferry carries passengers, vehicles, freight and bicycles all year. The seasonal high-speed ferry carries passengers only and crosses in about half the traditional ferry's time. The Point Judith–Block Island ferry schedule marks each high-speed sailing.
The Newport–Block Island ferry is a seasonal high-speed passenger ferry from Perrotti Park in Newport. Its sailings appear in the schedule above while it runs.
High-speed riders bring at most 2 pieces of carry-on luggage, 30 pounds in all per passenger. The crew stows luggage in racks outside the cabin. Freight, boxed parcels and large loads of groceries travel on the traditional ferry, and riders can ship them there and still ride the high-speed ferry.
Point Judith ferry terminal parking and directions
The Point Judith ferry terminal sits at 304 Great Island Road in Narragansett, in the fishing port of Galilee. Traditional and high-speed ferries leave from the Point Judith ferry terminal.
Point Judith ferry terminal parking
Block Island Ferry does not own or run any parking at Point Judith. Private lots line Great Island Road, all within walking distance of the Point Judith ferry terminal. The lots fill quickly in summer.
| Lot | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Private lots | Great Island Road, near the Point Judith ferry terminal | $10 to $20 a day, by time of year |
Train and air travel to the Point Judith ferry terminal
Amtrak's Kingston station (KIN) is the closest train station, about 20 minutes from the Point Judith ferry terminal. T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Warwick is the closest airport, about 45 minutes away. No public transit runs directly from T.F. Green Airport to the ferry, so Block Island Ferry suggests a taxi, shuttle or ride-share.
Newport ferry terminal parking and directions
The Newport–Block Island ferry leaves from the Newport ferry terminal at Perrotti Park in downtown Newport. Block Island Ferry has a ticket office in Newport.
Block Island Ferry does not own or run any parking in Newport. A public garage stands a few blocks from Perrotti Park, next to the Save the Bay Aquarium and the Marriott hotel. Private lots are within walking distance.
| Lot | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Public garage | Next to the Save the Bay Aquarium and the Marriott hotel | $5 an hour per car, up to $40 a day |
T.F. Green Airport is about 35 minutes from the Newport ferry terminal, and Amtrak's Kingston station is about 35 minutes away.
Block Island ferry terminal at Old Harbor
Every Block Island Ferry boat docks at Old Harbor on Block Island. The Block Island ferry terminal has a ticket office. Drivers sign up for standby at the entrance to the Block Island ferry terminal's vehicle reservation lot.
Block Island Ferry refers questions about places to stay, restaurants, events and getting around the island to the Block Island Chamber of Commerce.
How early to arrive for the Point Judith–Block Island ferry
Drivers with a vehicle reservation check in at the car ticket window one hour before departure. Drivers who miss check-in risk losing the reservation. The driver shows photo ID that matches the name on the reservation and buys driver and passenger tickets at check-in.
Block Island Ferry asks walk-on passengers to arrive 45 minutes to one hour before departure, to park and buy tickets. Moped and motorcycle riders arrive at least one hour early and check in with the lot attendant.
Drivers without a reservation, or hoping for an earlier boat, can wait on standby at Point Judith or Block Island. Standby is first come, first served for the whole day, and signup is in person only.
Block Island Ferry cancels sailings in high winds or rough seas. A cancelled sailing cancels its vehicle and passenger reservations, and a reservation agent calls that day to rebook.
Point Judith–Block Island ferry FAQs
Where does the Block Island ferry leave from?
The Block Island ferry leaves from the Point Judith ferry terminal in Galilee, Narragansett, all year. Block Island Ferry also runs a seasonal high-speed ferry from Perrotti Park in Newport. Both land at Old Harbor on Block Island.
Can cars go on the Block Island ferry?
Cars ride only the traditional Point Judith–Block Island ferry. Block Island Ferry takes car reservations by phone only, and drivers without one can wait on standby. The high-speed ferries carry passengers only.
Does the Block Island ferry run all year?
The traditional Point Judith–Block Island ferry runs all year. The high-speed ferries from Point Judith and Newport run only part of the year, and the schedule above shows them while they run.
Can dogs ride the Block Island ferry?
Dogs ride the traditional Point Judith–Block Island ferry on a leash or in a carrier. On the high-speed ferries, dogs in the cabin must be in a carrier, and leashed dogs stay on the outside decks.
Is there food on the Block Island ferry?
Every Block Island Ferry boat from Point Judith and Newport has a concession stand with a full bar. Block Island Ferry lists hot dogs, bagels, chips, cookies, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Where to park for the Block Island ferry
Riders park in private lots along Great Island Road near the Point Judith ferry terminal, or in the public garage and private lots near Perrotti Park in Newport. Block Island Ferry does not run any of these lots.
More Block Island ferries
- New London–Block Island ferry, the Block Island Express high-speed ferry from New London, Connecticut to Old Harbor