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How to get fromBoston to Cuttyhunk Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Cuttyhunk Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    2. Take the ferry from Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA to Cuttyhunk Island, Cuttyhunk, MAferry ferry Cuttyhunk Ferry
    3h 28m
    $44–48

  2. Bus, ferry via Boston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA to Cuttyhunk Island, Cuttyhunk, MAferry ferry Cuttyhunk Ferry
    3h 28m
    $42–55

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the ferry from Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA to Cuttyhunk Island, Cuttyhunk, MAferry ferry Cuttyhunk Ferry
    4h 5m
    $44–50

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  • Distance: 73.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cuttyhunk Island, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Cuttyhunk Island. However, you can take the bus to New Bedford, walk to Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Cuttyhunk Island, Cuttyhunk, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Cuttyhunk Island, Cuttyhunk, MA via New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA in around 4h 5m.

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