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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gloucester to Nantucket by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Boston

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry
    6h 7m
    $41–101

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 13m
    $27–77

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain 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
    6h 56m
    $53–107

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain 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
    $43–89

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train
    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
    7h 12m
    $62–104

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 56m
    $197–368

  7. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    4h 48m
    $225–400

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Nantucket. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to South Station, walk to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 6h 56m.

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