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How to get fromNantucket to Swampscottby ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Chelsea

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus bus Hyannis
    5h 3m
    $25–94

  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 Swampscottcar car
    2h 44m
    $23–68

  3. 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 Bostonbus bus Bz 0947 / ...
    5h 45m
    $50–97

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train CapeFLYER
    6h 50m
    $40–84

  5. Ferry, bus via Hyannis

    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 Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    5h 51m
    $59–98

  6. 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 Swampscotttrain train
    3h 34m
    $193–374

  7. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train, subway

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to Rugglestrain train
    3. Take the subway from Ruggles to North Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain train
    4h 16m
    $220–396

Nantucket to Swampscott by ferry, bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Swampscott. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Boston South Station, walk to South Station, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Swampscott. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Swampscott via Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis, Boston, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and North Station in around 5h 45m.

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