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

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

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  1. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Canton Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    2h 39m
    $216–514

  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 via New Bedford

    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
    5h 11m
    $31–106

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry
    5h 30m
    $43–642

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 / ...
    5h 48m
    $45–86

  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
    $197–925

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence 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
    7h 14m
    $54–657

Rhode Island to Nantucket Island by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the train to Canton Junction, take the taxi to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) airport, then fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nantucket, MA via Providence, New Bedford, and New Bedford, MA in around 5h 11m.

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