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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 via Hyannis

    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 6m
    $67–142

  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 19m
    $40–97

  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
    11h 40m
    $72–159

  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 19m
    $215–396

  5. Bus, ferry

    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
    8h 20m
    $79–137

  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 40m
    $74–127

  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
    $252–414

Maine to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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 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 bus from Portland Public Library to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, Causeway St @ Medford St, Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 11h 40m.

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