This interactive map shows every passenger ferry route and terminal in Rhode Island. Across 16 unique routes serving 41 terminals, Rhode Island ferries carry around 860,332 passengers and 82,271 vehicles each year, ranking the state #18 nationally by ferry passenger volume.
The role of ferries in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ferries are dominated by Block Island Ferry and a constellation of smaller Narragansett Bay services. Block Island’s year-round run from Point Judith carries the bulk of the state’s ferry traffic.
Every ferry route in Rhode Island
The table below lists every passenger ferry route serving Rhode Island in the latest National Census of Ferry Operators, sorted by annual ridership. Passenger counts combine both directions.
| Route | Operator | Length | Trip time | Season | Annual passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Island Terminal – Point Judith Ferry Terminal | Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation Company | 13.0 mi | 30 min | 05/15 – 12/01 | 714,655 |
| Church Street Pier – Homestead Dock | A & R Marine Corportation, DBA Prudence & Bay Islands Transport | 3.0 mi | 30 min | Year-round | 79,295 |
| Block Island Terminal – Perrotti Park | Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation Company | 23.0 mi | 1h 0m | 06/21 – 09/02 | 20,190 |
| Ann Street Pier – Perrotti Park | Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. | 0.2 mi | 5 min | 05/06 – 10/12 | 16,518 |
| Viking Dock – Block Island Terminal | Viking Starlite Inc. | 20.0 mi | 1h 20m | 06/20 – 10/20 | 7,400 |
| E. Ferry Wharf – Rose Island Lighthouse | Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. | 1.0 mi | 10 min | 05/27 – 09/10 | 6,608 |
| Rose Island Lighthouse – Fort Adams | Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. | 1.0 mi | 10 min | 05/27 – 09/10 | 6,607 |
| Fall River Ferry Terminal – Perrotti Park | Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation Company | 19.0 mi | 50 min | 06/21 – 09/02 | 5,756 |
| Fort Adams – Ann Street Pier | Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. | 1.0 mi | 10 min | 05/06 – 10/12 | 3,303 |
| Providence Ferry Terminal – Perrotti Park | SeaStreak LLC | 23.0 mi | 46 min | 05/24 – 10/14 | 0 |
| New London Terminal – Block Island Terminal | Block Island Ferry Service LLC | 35.0 mi | 1h 20m | 05/24 – 10/14 | 0 |
| Oak Bluffs – Quonset Point | Rhode Island Fast Ferry | 52.0 mi | 1h 40m | 05/23 – 10/14 | 0 |
| Block Island Terminal – Orient Point Terminal | Block Island Ferry Service LLC | 35.0 mi | 1h 20m | 06/26 – 09/02 | 0 |
| Perrotti Park – E. Ferry Wharf | Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. | 0.0 mi | — | – | 0 |
| Bristol State Street Pier – Providence Ferry Terminal | SeaStreak LLC | 11.5 mi | 23 min | 06/01 – 09/01 | 0 |
| Bristol State Street Pier – Perrotti Park | Rhode Island Department of Transportation | 13.0 mi | 45 min | 05/24 – 09/01 | 0 |
Notable Rhode Island ferry routes
- Busiest route: Block Island Terminal – Point Judith Ferry Terminal (Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation Company) carries about 714,655 passengers a year.
- Longest route: Oak Bluffs – Quonset Point is 52.0 miles (Rhode Island Fast Ferry).
- Season mix: 1 routes operate year-round, 15 are seasonal.
- Intermodal terminals: 27 of 41 terminals connect to local bus, rail, or bike share.
Ferry terminals in Rhode Island
The list below covers every ferry terminal recorded in Rhode Island, including the operator, ownership, and what intermodal connections (bus, rail, bike share, parking) are available at the terminal.
| Terminal | City | Operator | Ownership | Connections | In operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Street Pier | Newport | CITY OF NEWPORT | Public | intercity bus, local bus, parking | Yes |
| Block Island Terminal | Block Island | — | Private | parking | Yes |
| Bristol State Street Pier | Bristol | City of Bristol | Public | local bus, parking | Yes |
| Church Street Pier | Bristol | Town of Bristol | Public | intercity bus, local bus, parking | Yes |
| E. Ferry Wharf | Jamestown | — | Private | intercity bus, local bus, parking | Yes |
| Fort Adams | Newport | STATE OF RI DEM – FT. ADAMS | Public | parking | Yes |
| Homestead Dock | Prudence Island | — | Public | parking | Yes |
| Perrotti Park | Newport | CITY OF NEWPORT, City of Newport, RI | Public | bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking | Yes |
| Point Judith Ferry Terminal | Narragansett | — | Public | bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking | Yes |
| Providence Ferry Terminal | Providence | — | Public | intercity bus, intercity rail, local bus, parking | Yes |
| Quonset Point | North Kingstown | — | Public | local bus, local rail, parking | Yes |
| Rose Island Lighthouse | Newport | — | Private | — | Yes |
Biggest ferry operators in Rhode Island
- Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation Company: 740,601 annual passengers
- A & R Marine Corportation, DBA Prudence & Bay Islands Transport: 79,295 annual passengers
- Conanicut Marine Services, Inc.: 33,036 annual passengers
How Rhode Island compares nationally
Rhode Island ranks #18 of the 41 US states with ferry service. Just ahead is Florida with 881,610 annual passengers, and just behind is Delaware with 825,774.
For the full national picture and rankings across all 41 US ferry states, see the complete US ferries map.
Neighbouring ferry maps
Massachusetts ferries, Connecticut ferries, New York ferries.
Frequently asked questions
How many ferry routes are there in Rhode Island?
The BTS National Census of Ferry Operators records 16 unique passenger ferry routes serving 41 terminals in Rhode Island. Including both directional segments, that is 32 numbered route entries in the database (most routes are recorded once for each direction).
Which is the busiest ferry in Rhode Island?
The Block Island Terminal – Point Judith Ferry Terminal carries about 714,655 passengers each year, making it the busiest ferry route in Rhode Island according to the latest census.
Are Rhode Island ferries free?
Some Rhode Island ferries are operated as part of the state highway system and run free for passengers and vehicles, while privately operated routes charge a fare. Click any route on the map above and refer to the operator’s website for current fares and schedules.
Where does the data on this map come from?
Routes and terminals are pulled live from the National Transportation Atlas Database published by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which compiles every domestic ferry operator’s response to the National Census of Ferry Operators. The map updates automatically whenever BTS refreshes the layer.
