There are 4 ways to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Nantucket by ferry, plane, or foot
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
1h 8m$201–278Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)HYA - ACK
1h 16m$85–385Walk
- Take the foot from Nantucket to Nantucket1.4 mi
26 minFly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Fly from Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)MVY - ACK
1h 14m$93–153
Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Nantucket is to fly which costs $90 - $160 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Nantucket is to ferry which takes 1h 8m and costs $200 - $280.
The distance between Cape Cod and Islands and Nantucket is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Nantucket without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 8m and costs $200 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Nantucket, including transfers.
There are 38+ hotels available in Nantucket.
What companies run services between Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?
Steamship Authority operates a ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–50 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Cape Air flies from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) twice daily.
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- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Martha'S Vineyard Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Phone
- +1 (508) 477-8600
- Website
- steamshipauthority.com
Ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–50
- Schedules at
- steamshipauthority.com
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