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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 55m
    $40–100

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 5m
    $26–76

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
    7h 48m
    $42–89

  4. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 44m
    $196–367

  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Boston
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    6h 46m
    $49–108

  6. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    7h
    $61–103

  7. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    4h 36m
    $224–400

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Nantucket. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to South Station, walk to Boston, 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 Ipswich to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 7h 48m.

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