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

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There are 6 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 to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $80–135

  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 44m
    $33–86

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $62–102

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $76–169

  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 Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    7h 48m
    $93–145

  6. Train, 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 40m
    $230–417

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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, take the bus to Hyannis, walk to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Bismore Park, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, Massachusetts. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St. to Nantucket, Massachusetts via Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Boston, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, Bismore Park, and Hyannis, MA in around 7h 45m.

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