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How to get fromNantucket to Orleansby ferry, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the taxi from Hyannis, MA to Orleanstaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    $78–136

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the bus from Cape Cod Hospital to Main Street/CVS/Mobil, Orleansbus bus H2O Hyannis-Orleans
    3h 31m
    $11–50

  3. Ferry, bus via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cape Cod Hospital to Main Street/Land Ho, Orleansbus bus H2O Hyannis-Orleans
    3h 35m
    $30–68

Nantucket to Orleans by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Orleans, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Orleans. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA then take the taxi to Orleans. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket to Main Street/CVS/Mobil, Orleans via Hyannis, MA and Cape Cod Hospital in around 3h 31m.

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