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How to get fromNantucket Island to Bostonby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantucket Island to Boston by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to South Stationtrain train
    1h 56m
    $217–557

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Bostoncar car
    2h 27m
    $20–66

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    3h 45m
    $35–82

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    5h 7m
    $37–104

  5. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane ACK - HYA
    2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    2h 58m
    $89–327

  6. Fly to New Bedford Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB)plane plane ACK - EWB
    2. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant St. Park & Ride Lot to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3h 13m
    $120–300

  7. Ferry, bus via Hyannis

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus Bz 0947 / ...
    4h 6m
    $41–75

  8. Ferry, bus via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    4h 11m
    $54–85

Nantucket Island to Boston by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Nantucket Island, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket Island to Boston. However, you can fly to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), take the taxi to Canton Junction, then take the train to South Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket to Boston South Buses via Hyannis, MA and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 3h 45m.

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