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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Nantucket Island is to drive and ferry which costs $20 - $70 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Nantucket Island is to fly which takes 47 min and costs $180 - $340.

How far is it from Boston to Nantucket Island?

The distance between Boston and Nantucket Island is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Nantucket Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h and costs $35 - $85.

How long is the flight from Boston to Nantucket Island?

The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 47 min.

Which airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport Airport?

JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and Cape Air offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Nantucket Island?

There are 34+ hotels available in Nantucket Island.

Boston to Nantucket Island - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

Q: How long does it take to get from Boston to Nantucket Island?

It takes approximately 47 min to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Nantucket Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane BOS - ACK
47 min
$180–340
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Hyannis, MAcar
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
2h 27m
$21–69
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
4h
$35–85
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry Seastreak
5h 4m
$32–109
Bus, ferry via Hyannis
1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Boston
2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
4h 51m
$62–88
Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2
1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
5h 6m
$79–87

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

9Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Cape Air, American Airlines, and JetBlue Airways fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) every 3 hours.

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