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How to get fromNantucket to New Bedfordby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nantucket to New Bedford by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    2h 5m
    $23–90

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0909
    4h 14m
    $40–77

  3. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the taxi from Hyannis, MA to New Bedfordtaxi taxi
    2h 3m
    $158–236

Nantucket to New Bedford by ferry and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

Seastreak operates a ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MA once daily. Tickets cost $23–90 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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