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

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

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  1. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    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
    3h 52m
    $213–379

  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. Bus, ferry

    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

  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
    $74–154

  5. 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
    4h 49m
    $236–428

  6. Bus to Bedford, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bedford (BED) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BED - ACK
    5h 49m
    $1,125–2,151

  7. Bus, ferry via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 32m
    $72–119

  8. Bus, ferry #2

    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 Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $77–131

Portland to Nantucket Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the bus to Logan International Airport, walk to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) airport, then fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 7h 29m.

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