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How to get fromNantucket to Rockportby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantucket to Rockport 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 Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chelsea to Rockporttrain train
    6h 19m
    $41–98

  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 Rockportcar car
    3h 18m
    $27–74

  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 Busesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chelsea to Rockporttrain train
    7h 12m
    $63–103

  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 North Station to Rockporttrain train
    8h 11m
    $44–89

  5. Ferry, bus, train #2

    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 North Station to Rockporttrain train
    7h 12m
    $54–107

  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 Boston South Stationbus bus Hyannis
    7h 37m
    $49–107

  7. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Rockporttrain train
    4h 55m
    $197–369

  8. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from North Station to Rockporttrain train
    5h 38m
    $224–401

Nantucket to Rockport by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Rockport. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Buses, walk to South Station, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Rockport. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Rockport via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston, South Station, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 7h 12m.

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