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How to get fromAlbany to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Albany to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $70–141

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 11m
    $49–109

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    10h 39m
    $108–224

  4. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane LGA - ACK
    6h 20m
    $108–667

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $120–219

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    11h 2m
    $66–160

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    11h 41m
    $98–206

  8. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    8h 10m
    $263–491

  9. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    8h 26m
    $279–516

  10. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane HPN - ACK
    7h 24m
    $293–840

Albany to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albany to Nantucket. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, walk to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Boston, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 10h 39m.

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