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How to get fromCranston to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Line 22 bus, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac before Richfield to Kennedy Plazabus21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exchange Terrace to Pettine Transit Centerbus24L
    3. Take the bus from SRTA Fall River Terminal to SRTA New Bedford Terminalbus9
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry
    5h 58m
    $28–121
  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranston to Hyannis, MAcar
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 38m
    $21–69
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation CenterbusProvidence
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferryNantucket High-Speed / ...
    6h 36m
    $63–116
  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry
    6h 41m
    $42–687
  5. Train, bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry
    6h 48m
    $66–691

Cranston to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cranston to Nantucket. However, you can take the line 21 bus to Kennedy Plaza, walk to Exchange Terrace, take the bus to Pettine Transit Center, take the bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac before Richfield to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Kennedy Plaza, Providence Downtown, Providence Bus Terminal, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 6h 36m.

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