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

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

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    2h 22m
    $215–959

  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 Providencecar car
    2h 37m
    $20–66

  3. Ferry, bus via New Bedford

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus Hyannis / ...
    4h 6m
    $31–120

  4. 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 Providence Bus Terminalbus bus Hyannis
    4h 10m
    $23–92

  5. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to Providencetrain train
    2h 30m
    $218–346

  6. Fly to Bedford, subway, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Bedford (BED)plane plane ACK - BED
    2. Take the subway from Alewife to South Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    3h 54m
    $878–2,331

  7. 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 New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    3h 51m
    $119–180

Nantucket Island to Providence by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nantucket Island to Providence.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket Island to Providence. However, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, take the bus to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, walk to Boston, then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, MA to Providence Bus Terminal via New Bedford, MA and New Bedford in around 4h 6m.

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