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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantucket to Boston by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  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 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train CapeFLYER
    5h 14m
    $47–98

  4. Fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2h 16m
    $181–362

  5. Ferry, bus via Hyannis

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus bus Bz 0947 / ...
    4h 6m
    $43–83

  6. Ferry, bus via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    4h 11m
    $54–83

  7. Fly to Norwood Memorial Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)plane plane ACK - OWD
    2. Take the train from Canton Junction to South Stationtrain train
    3h 17m
    $215–516

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

Cape Air and JetBlue Airways fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly.

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