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How to get fromNew Bedford to Nantucketby ferry, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry

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

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0918
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    3h 59m
    $39–77

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from New Bedford to Hyannis, MAtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 1m
    $161–231

New Bedford to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

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

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