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How to get fromBoston to Nantucket Countyby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Nantucket County by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 10m
    $36–87

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 41m
    $22–71

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    6h 8m
    $37–111

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 43m
    $195–372

  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0956 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    5h 39m
    $41–77

  6. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    5h 49m
    $54–87

  7. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane HYA - ACK
    4h 4m
    $90–336

Boston to Nantucket County by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Nantucket County, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Nantucket County. However, you can take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, take the ferry to Nantucket, walk to Downtown, then take the bus to Russells Way. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Hinsdale Road via New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, New Bedford, MA, Nantucket, MA, and Downtown in around 6h 8m.

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