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How to get fromNantucket to Amherst Collegeby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 14m
    $64–128

  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 Amherst Collegecar car
    4h 4m
    $35–86

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    10h 38m
    $79–170

  4. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 55m
    $203–412

  5. Ferry, bus via Boston

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 19m
    $75–128

  6. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 25m
    $236–561

Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Amherst College. However, you can take the ferry to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, walk to Bismore Park, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, take the bus to Boston, take the bus to Amherst Center, then walk to Amherst College. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Amherst College via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis, South Station, Boston, Springfield, Springfield, and Amherst Center in around 10h 38m.

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