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How to get fromPortland to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station Transp. Ctr to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $77–136

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 19m
    $40–97

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $99–169

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    9h 24m
    $74–153

  5. Bus, ferry via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station Transp. Ctr to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 17m
    $73–125

  6. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    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 29m
    $65–136

  7. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 31m
    $214–381

  8. Bus to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    5h 28m
    $237–390

Portland to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Nantucket. However, you can take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to South Station Transp. Ctr, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, walk to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Woburn Amtrak Station, Woburn Logan Express, Terminal C – LEX Drop Off, Logan International Airport, Hyannis Transportation Center, Bismore Park, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 8h 57m.

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