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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    2h 26m
    $207–982
  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Providencecar
    2h 36m
    $20–66
  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    4h 44m
    $40–682
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferrySeastreak
    4h 45m
    $27–114
  5. Ferry, bus, train via Hyannis

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    4h 52m
    $64–689
  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferryNantucket to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Providence Bus TerminalbusHyannis
    5h 23m
    $61–114

Nantucket Island to Rhode Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Seastreak operates a ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MA once daily. Tickets cost $23–90 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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