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How to get fromNew London to Nantucket Islandby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from New London to Nantucket Island by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Providence

    best
    1. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 3m
    $51–168

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New London to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 31m
    $30–82

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 26m
    $68–144

  4. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 17m
    $233–427

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 24m
    $78–162

  6. Train, train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    2. Take the train from Providence to Canton Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    4h 35m
    $236–386

New London to Nantucket Island by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between New London, CT, USA and Nantucket Island, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New London to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the train to Providence, walk to Providence, take the bus to Providence, take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from New London to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Boston, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 8h 26m.

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