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How to get fromBlock Island to Nantucketby ferry, train, bus or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus via Providence

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    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 50m
    $72–380

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    9h 54m
    $115–365

  3. Ferry, train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    7h 20m
    $210–632

  4. Ferry, train, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island to New Londonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    10h 8m
    $126–360

  5. Ferry, ferry to Martha'S Vineyard Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Block Island Ferry, New Shoreham, RI to Point Judith Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, RIferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry ferry
    3. Fly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane MVY - ACK
    7h 33m
    $250–331

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Block Island to Nantucket. However, you can take the ferry to New London, walk to New London, take the train to Providence, walk to Providence Downtown, take the bus to Peter Pan Bus Terminal, take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Block Island to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via New London, New London, Boston, Boston South Station, Hyannis Transportation Center, Sturgis Charter School -- Main Street, Hyannis, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 54m.

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