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

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There are 5 ways to get from Falmouth to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Portland Public Library

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    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 47m
    $69–146

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Falmouth to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 24m
    $41–98

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland 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 33m
    $98–189

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    5h 59m
    $217–390

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    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 3m
    $74–127

Falmouth to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Falmouth, ME, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Falmouth to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 7 bus to Portland Public Library, take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, 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 vehicle from Falmouth to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Portland, Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 33m.

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