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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portsmouth to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop 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
    6h 36m
    $65–104

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 30m
    $31–84

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    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
    7h 41m
    $43–91

  4. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 15m
    $206–379

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    6h 44m
    $53–109

  6. Bus, ferry via Boston Airport (BOS)

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus 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 44m
    $60–125

  7. Bus to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    4h 38m
    $225–403

Portsmouth to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Nantucket. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston, South Station, 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 bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop 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 7h 41m.

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