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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nantucket to Madison 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 Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the train from New London to Madisontrain train
    7h 58m
    $87–158

  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 Madisoncar car
    4h 7m
    $36–92

  3. Ferry, train via Groton

    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
    4. Take the train from New London to Madisontrain train
    9h 17m
    $70–177

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus bus 201
    9h 36m
    $70–138

  5. 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 Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $67–179

  6. Ferry, bus via Boston

    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 New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 25m
    $71–136

Nantucket to Madison by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Madison. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Bismore Park, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Buses, walk to Boston, take the train to New London, then take the train to Madison. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, MA to Madison via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, Boston, and New London in around 9h 17m.

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