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How to get fromBlock Island to Nantucketby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Block Island to Nantucket by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus via Providence

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    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $80–200

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $117–191

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    10h 56m
    $95–178

  4. Ferry, ferry to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RIferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry ferry
    3. Fly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane MVY - ACK
    7h 1m
    $240–331

  5. Ferry, train, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 54m
    $105–196

  6. Ferry, train, train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    3. Take the train from Providence to Canton Junctiontrain train
    4. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    7h 44m
    $266–460

Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Block Island, RI, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Nantucket. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Providence, walk to Providence Downtown, take the bus to Peter Pan Bus Terminal, take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via New London, New London, Boston, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 51m.

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