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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via New Bedford

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    4h 1m
    $30–105

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 35m
    $21–68

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h 2m
    $24–84

  4. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Canton Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    2h 45m
    $216–515

  5. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    4h 38m
    $42–84

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 19m
    $207–925

  7. Bus to New Bedford Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    2. Fly from New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane EWB - ACK
    3h 45m
    $104–207

Providence to Nantucket Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Providence to Nantucket Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Nantucket Island, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Providence to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nantucket via Hyannis and Hyannis, MA in around 4h 2m.

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