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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    6h 46m
    $50–142

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 48m
    $35–89

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    8h 31m
    $62–167

  4. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 58m
    $215–426

  5. Bus, ferry via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $54–118

  6. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    5h 10m
    $241–571

Springfield to Nantucket Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the bus to Providence, take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Nantucket, MA via Boston, South Station, New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 8h 31m.

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