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How to get fromJFK/UMass to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, car, subway, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from JFK/UMass to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, subway, 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
    4h 49m
    $37–87

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from JFK/UMass to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 22m
    $20–68

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from JFK/UMass to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    4h 59m
    $36–109

  4. Subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from JFK/UMass to South Stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 1m
    $194–369

  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    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 Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    5h 28m
    $55–87

  6. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0956 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    5h 40m
    $42–77

  7. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Station to Canton Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    3h 40m
    $220–582

JFK/UMass to Nantucket by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between JFK/UMass, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from JFK/UMass to Nantucket. However, you can take the subway 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 JFK/UMass to Nantucket, MA via New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 4h 59m.

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