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Charlestown, Rhode island

Charlestown, Rhode island — city in United States. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Westerly State Airport (WST).

History

Charlestown, Rhode island is a city in United States. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Westerly State Airport (WST) 8.7 mi to the centre
Westerly, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Quonset State Airport (NCO) 19 mi to the centre
North Kingstown, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Groton-New London Airport (GON) 21 mi to the centre
155 Tower Ave, Groton, CT 06340 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Newport State Airport (NPT) 21 mi to the centre
211 Airport Access Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Block Island State Airport (BID) 15 mi to the centre
Block Island, RI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Elizabeth Field (FID) 22 mi to the centre
Fishers Island, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Pt. Judith Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.8 mi from the centre · Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Outdoor
Point Judith – Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry
Ferry route · Interstate Navigation Company, Inc.
Outdoor
Point Judith – Block Island
Ferry route · Interstate Navigation Company, Inc.
Outdoor
Newport - Block Island
Ferry route · Interstate Navigation Company, Inc.
Outdoor
New London, CT - Block Island, RI
Ferry route · Block Island Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Westerly State Airport (WST); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. Judith Terminal, 10.9 km); routes include Highlands – Nantucket, Nantucket – Highlands. Judith Terminal, 10.9 km). Judith Terminal, 10.9 km); routes include Point Judith – Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry, Point Judith – Block Island, Newport - Block Island. Judith Terminal, 10.9 km); routes include Point Judith – Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry, Point Judith – Block Island, Newport - Block Island. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Pt. Judith Terminal, 6.8 mi); routes include Point Judith – Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry, Point Judith – Block Island, Newport - Block Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charlestown, Rhode island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Rhode Island · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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