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How to get fromDover to Nantucketby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Nantucket by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover 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
    7h 21m
    $69–140

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dover to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 41m
    $33–86

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station Transp. Ctr to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $82–130

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover 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
    8h 25m
    $59–122

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Woburn

    1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $84–138

  6. Bus, ferry via Portsmouth Transportation Center

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Logan Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 22m
    $76–132

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 37m
    $218–397

  8. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    5h 13m
    $241–393

Dover to Nantucket by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Dover, NH, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Nantucket. However, you can take the train to Boston, walk to North Station, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, 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 Chestnut St. to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Boston, South Station Transp. Ctr, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 7h 45m.

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