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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus 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
    7h 54m
    $76–134

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 22m
    $40–96

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    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
    $69–149

  4. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, 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 23m
    $205–396

  5. Bus, ferry via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $65–134

  6. Bus, ferry via City of Portland

    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
    8h 30m
    $69–118

  7. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    5h 50m
    $246–578

Maine to Nantucket by bus and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maine to Nantucket.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Maine to Nantucket. However, you can 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 Bismore Park, walk to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Bismore Park, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h.

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