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How to get fromNantucket to Grotonby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nantucket to Groton by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    6h 50m
    $107–179

  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 Grotoncar car
    3h 34m
    $29–82

  3. Ferry, train

    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 train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    7h 47m
    $103–208

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Providence

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus
    4. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    8h 10m
    $89–156

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  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Groton, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Groton. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Bismore Park, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, then take the taxi to Groton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, MA to Groton via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, and New London in around 7h 47m.

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