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There are 8 ways to get from Hartford to Nantucket by bus, ferry, car ferry, train, car or plane

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Bus, ferry  •  6h 57m

  1. Take the bus from Hartford, Ct to Boston South Buses
  2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
  3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusetts

$72 - $91

Cheapest option

Drive, car ferry  •  5h 7m

  1. Drive from Hartford to Hyannis, MA
  2. Take the car ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket Traditional Ferry

$34 - $223

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Bus, car ferry  •  8h 8m

  1. Take the bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to South Station, Boston, MA
  2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
  3. Take the car ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket

$58 - $256

Train, bus, ferry  •  8h 49m

  1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven Union Station
  2. Take the train from New Haven Union Station to Boston South Station
  3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
  4. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusetts

$108 - $240

Bus to Boston, fly to Nantucket  •  4h 55m

  1. Take the bus from Hartford, Ct to Boston South Buses
  2. Fly from Boston (BOS) to Nantucket (ACK) BOS - ACK

$169 - $329

Bus to Boston, fly to Martha's Vineyard, ferry  •  6h 26m

  1. Take the bus from Hartford, Ct to Boston South Buses
  2. Fly from Boston (BOS) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) BOS - MVY
  3. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Nantucket, Massachusetts

$195 - $507

Train, train to New York JFK, fly to Nantucket  •  7h 7m

  1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven Union Station
  2. Take the train from New Haven Union Station to New York Penn Station
  3. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Nantucket (ACK) JFK - ACK

$183 - $511

Train, train to White Plains, fly to Nantucket  •  7h 49m

  1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven Union Station
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Stamford
  3. Fly from White Plains (HPN) to Nantucket (ACK) HPN - ACK

$359 - $557

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The cost-effective way to get from Hartford to Nantucket is to bus and ferry, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 6h 57m.

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The quickest way to get from Hartford to Nantucket is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $330 and takes 4h 55m.

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The distance between Hartford and Nantucket is 139 miles.

The best way to get from Hartford to Nantucket without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs $70 - $95.

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It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Hartford to Nantucket, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Boston Airport to Nantucket Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.

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JetBlue Airways and Cape Air offer flights from Boston Airport to Nantucket Airport.

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There are 73+ hotels available in Nantucket. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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  • Distance: 138.6 miles
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hartford to Nantucket. However, you can take the bus to Boston South Buses, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, Massachusetts. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hartford to Nantucket via South Station, Boston, MA, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Hyannis, MA in around 8h 8m.

Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
47 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $600
Flights from Boston to Martha's Vineyard
Ave. Duration
42 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $900
Flights from New York JFK to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $650
Flights from New York JFK to Nantucket via Boston
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $650
Flights from White Plains to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $800
Cape Air
Website
capeair.com
Flights from Boston to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $600
Flights from Boston to Nantucket via Hyannis
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $600
Flights from Boston to Martha's Vineyard
Ave. Duration
40 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $900
Flights from New York JFK to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$340 - $700
Flights from White Plains to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $850
Tradewind Aviation
Website
flytradewind.com
Flights from White Plains to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
58 min
When
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
$430 - $1,400
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 215-856-7924
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven Union Station
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$23 - $35
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$23 - $35
Premium
$180 - $250
Flexi Coach Seat
$30 - $50
Business Seat
$29 - $45
Train from New Haven Union Station to Boston South Station
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$30 - $50
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$30 - $50
Premium
$200 - $280
Flexi Coach Seat
$50 - $80
Business Seat
$50 - $75
Train from New Haven Union Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$26 - $40
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$26 - $40
Premium
$180 - $260
Flexi Coach Seat
$35 - $60
Business Seat
$35 - $55
Train from New Haven Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$23 - $35
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$23 - $35
Premium
$180 - $250
Flexi Coach Seat
$30 - $50
Business Seat
$30 - $45
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 215-856-7924
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven Union Station
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $65
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Reserved Coach Seat
$35 - $65
Business Class Seat
$55 - $110
Train from New Haven Union Station to Boston South Station
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$50 - $110
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Reserved Coach Seat
$50 - $110
Business Class Seat
$80 - $150
Train from New Haven Union Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$40 - $80
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Reserved Coach Seat
$40 - $80
Business Class Seat
$65 - $120
Train from New Haven Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$35 - $65
Schedules at
amtrak.com
Reserved Coach Seat
$35 - $65
Business Class Seat
$55 - $110
Metro-North Railroad (MNR)
Phone
+1 877-690-5116
Website
mta.info
Train from New Haven to Stamford
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$11 - $25
Schedules at
mta.info
At Station Off-Peak
$11 - $15
Onboard Off-Peak
$19
At Station Peak
$16 - $18
Onboard-Peak
$22 - $25
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford, Ct to Boston South Buses
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$17 - $24
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$17 - $24
Flexible
$35 - $50
Plymouth & Brockton
Phone
(508) 746-0378
Email
info@p-b.com
Website
p-b.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$19 - $26
Schedules at
p-b.com
Peter Pan Bus Lines
Phone
1-800-343-9999
Website
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$18 - $26
Website
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to South Station, Boston, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$21 - $30
Website
peterpanbus.com
Ferry operators
Hy-Line Cruises
Website
hylinecruises.com
Ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusetts
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$37 - $41
Schedules at
hylinecruises.com
Ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Nantucket, Massachusetts
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$36 - $37
Schedules at
hylinecruises.com
Steamship Authority
Website
steamshipauthority.com
Car ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$18 - $200
Schedules at
steamshipauthority.com
Passenger - Traditional Service
$19
Automobiles - Traditional Service
$140 - $200
Passenger - High Speed
$37

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