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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essex 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 32m
    $57–180

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 54m
    $34–87

  3. 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
    9h 56m
    $73–156

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus bus 921
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    10h 11m
    $61–128

  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
    8h 54m
    $83–174

Essex to Nantucket by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Essex to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 642 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 Essex Center @ Essex Square to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, Boston, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 56m.

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