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

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There are 7 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 41m
    $63–136

  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 via New Bedford

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 15m
    $56–154

  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 52m
    $211–415

  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 46m
    $76–136

  6. 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 bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 48m
    $69–151

  7. 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
    $234–436

Nantucket to Amherst College by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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 Nantucket, MA to Amherst College via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, and Amherst Center in around 8h 15m.

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