What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island is to ferry which costs $75 - $85 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island?

The fastest way to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island is to fly which takes 36 min and costs $280 - $700.

How far is it from Barnstable to Nantucket Island?

The distance between Barnstable and Nantucket Island is 34 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstable to Nantucket Island without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 8m and costs $75 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island?

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nantucket Island?

There are 36+ hotels available in Nantucket Island.

Barnstable to Nantucket Island - 3 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island by plane or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane HYA - ACK
36 min
$289–673
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
1h 8m
$77–82
Ferry via Hyannis, MA
1. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
1h 8m
$201–278

Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) flights

23Weekly Planes

29 minAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnstable to Nantucket Island.

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Distance: 34.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Cape Air flies from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Hy-Line Cruises operates a ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 1h.

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