What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Nantucket?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Nantucket?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $95.

How far is it from Back Bay to Nantucket?

The distance between Back Bay and Nantucket is 208 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Nantucket without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Nantucket without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 25m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Nantucket?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Back Bay to Nantucket, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nantucket?

There are 35+ hotels available in Nantucket.

Back Bay to Nantucket - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Nantucket by train, bus, ferry, or car

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 Saco Amtrak Station 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
8h 25m
$88–125
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
4h 13m
$38–94
Train, bus, ferry via Woburn
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA
9h 1m
$97–163
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
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
9h 21m
$87–143

Back Bay to Nantucket by bus, train, subway, foot, and ferry

46Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Back Bay to Nantucket.

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Distance: 207 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Back Bay to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 54 bus to Saco Transportation Center, walk to Saco Amtrak Station, take the train to Boston, walk to North Station, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, walk to Boston South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Woburn Amtrak Station, Woburn Logan Express, Terminal C – LEX Drop Off, Logan International Airport, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 1m.

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