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

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There are 7 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 Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    6h 54m
    $74–128

  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 22m
    $40–96

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $57–152

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $69–177

  5. Bus, ferry via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $56–101

  6. 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 35m
    $205–403

  7. 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
    $239–563

Portland to Nantucket by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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 Boston, South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Bismore Park, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, Massachusetts. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Nantucket, MA via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 7h 58m.

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