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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Nantucket Island to Boston is to fly which takes 48 min and costs $180 - $340.

How far is it from Nantucket Island to Boston?

The distance between Nantucket Island and Boston is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantucket Island to Boston without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $85.

How long is the flight from Nantucket Island to Boston?

The quickest flight from Nantucket Memorial Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 48 min.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

It takes approximately 48 min to fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 6 ways to get from Nantucket Island to Boston by plane, ferry, bus, 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 Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ACK - BOS
48 min
$180–340
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Bostoncar
2h 27m
$20–66
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
3h 45m
$35–82
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry Seastreak
2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 7m
$32–104
Ferry, bus via Hyannis
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
4h 39m
$79–87
Ferry, bus via Hyannis #2
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry Nantucket to Hyannis / ...
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus Hyannis
4h 44m
$62–92

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

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

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

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