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

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There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Nantucket Island by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Providence
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    4h
    $23–93

  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 34m
    $21–68

  3. Bus, ferry via New Bedford

    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus Providence
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    4h 1m
    $30–123

  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
    $216–345

  5. 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 10m
    $200–934

  6. Bus to New Bedford Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    2. Fly from New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane EWB - ACK
    3h 45m
    $119–185

Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Providence to Nantucket Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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 Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Nantucket, MA via New Bedford and New Bedford, MA in around 4h 1m.

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