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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Nantucket by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Providence

    best
    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 59m
    $57–179

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h
    $35–89

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    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 5m
    $62–133

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook 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
    10h 5m
    $74–156

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook 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
    9h 3m
    $84–174

  6. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Old Saybrook 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
    9h 17m
    $96–169

Chester to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 644 bus to Stage Rd & Route 1, walk to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, 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 bus from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 5m.

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