Rome2Rio

How to get fromNantucket Island to Bostonby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Boston

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    3h 45m
    $35–82

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Bostoncar car
    2h 27m
    $20–66

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    5h 7m
    $37–104

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane ACK - HYA
    2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3h 5m
    $89–327

  5. Ferry, bus via Hyannis

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus Bz 0947 / ...
    4h 6m
    $41–75

  6. Ferry, bus via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    4h 11m
    $54–85

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nantucket Island to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket Island to Boston. However, you can take the ferry to Hyannis, MA, walk to Hyannis Transportation Center, then take the bus to Boston South Buses. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, MA to South Station via New Bedford, MA, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, Purchase St and Pearl St, and New Bedford in around 5h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides