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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
    $216–344

  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

    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
    5h 10m
    $24–96

  4. 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
    5h 11m
    $31–126

  5. 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 Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $64–645

  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 10m
    $200–934

  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 24m
    $42–632

Rhode Island to Nantucket Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • 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 Downtown to Nantucket via Providence Bus Terminal, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Hyannis, MA in around 5h 10m.

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