What is the cheapest way to get from Ayer to Nantucket?

The cheapest way to get from Ayer to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which costs $27 - $80 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayer to Nantucket?

The fastest way to get from Ayer to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 17m and costs $27 - $80.

How far is it from Ayer to Nantucket?

The distance between Ayer and Nantucket is 140 miles.

How do I travel from Ayer to Nantucket without a car?

The best way to get from Ayer to Nantucket without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Ayer to Nantucket?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Ayer to Nantucket, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nantucket?

There are 34+ hotels available in Nantucket.

Ayer to Nantucket - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ayer to Porter
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket
5h 57m
$43–100
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayer to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
3h 17m
$27–77
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Boston
2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA
6h 9m
$83–140
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ayer to Porter
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)BOS - ACK
4h 18m
$200–414
Train, bus, ferry via Hyannis
1. Take the train from Ayer to Porter
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA
6h 1m
$84–99
Train, bus, ferry via Hyannis #2
1. Take the train from Ayer to Porter
2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA
6h 3m
$67–104

Ayer to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

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6h 9mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ayer to Nantucket.

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ayer to Nantucket. However, you can take the train to Porter, walk to Porter, take the subway to South Station, walk to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Boston, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 6h 9m.

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