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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Nantucket Island by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane DCA - ACK
    2h 43m
    $110–750

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    10h 6m
    $93–173

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station 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
    13h
    $159–378

  4. Bus, ferry via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    14h 26m
    $132–302

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    14h 30m
    $233–326

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

JetBlue Airways and Cape Air fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) 4 times a day.

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