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How to get fromBristol to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station 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 16m
    $61–126

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 38m
    $37–91

  3. Bus, train, ferry via New Bedford

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station 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
    9h 45m
    $53–142

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to South Stationbus bus
    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
    10h 17m
    $57–134

Bristol to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Bristol, CT, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, walk to Hartford, Union Station, 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 bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Nantucket, MA via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Boston, South Station, New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 9h 45m.

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