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How to get fromNantucket to Plum Islandby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantucket to Plum Island by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chelsea to Newburyporttrain train
    6h 52m
    $31–106

  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 Plum Islandcar car
    3h 21m
    $27–76

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Hyannis

    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 Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chelsea to Newburyporttrain train
    7h 49m
    $53–110

  4. Ferry, train

    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 train from Chelsea to Newburyporttrain train
    8h 53m
    $43–92

  5. Ferry, train 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 train from Chelsea to Newburyporttrain train
    8h 13m
    $45–123

  6. 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 Transportation Center to Logan International Airportbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    9h 14m
    $74–117

  7. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Newburyporttrain train
    5h 27m
    $199–371

Nantucket to Plum Island by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 141.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Plum Island, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Plum Island. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Hyannis, take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the train to Newburyport, walk to Newburyport MBTA Station, then take the line 19 bus to Federal Street & Liberty Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Federal Street & Liberty Street via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston South Station, South Station, Chelsea, Chelsea, Newburyport, and Newburyport MBTA Station in around 7h 49m.

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