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How to get fromEast Hartford to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Hartford 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 to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    8h 36m
    $57–103

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Hartford to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 9m
    $33–86

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    11h 27m
    $68–188

  4. Bus, ferry via High St @ Allyn St

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    8h 38m
    $62–113

  5. Bus, ferry via Providence

    1. Take the bus from Hartford - State St to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $48–135

East Hartford to Nantucket by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from East Hartford to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 82 bus to Hartford Union Station, take the bus 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 Tolland St @ opp Moore Ave to Nantucket, MA via High St @ Allyn St, Hartford Amtrak Station, Springfield, Boston, South Station, New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 11h 27m.

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