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How to get fromBoston to Nantucket Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Nantucket Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h
    $35–85

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 27m
    $21–69

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    5h 3m
    $36–109

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    2h 25m
    $194–370

  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0956 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    4h 28m
    $40–75

  6. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    4h 38m
    $53–85

  7. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane HYA - ACK
    2h 48m
    $89–334

  8. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Station to Canton Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    2h 28m
    $218–577

  9. Bus to New Bedford Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Mt. Pleasant St. Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    2. Fly from New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane EWB - ACK
    2h 57m
    $152–386

Boston to Nantucket Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Nantucket, MA via New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 5h 3m.

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