There are 8 ways to get from Nantucket to Ithaca by plane, bus, ferry, 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 to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane ACK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
7h 41m$113–693Ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
- Drive from Hyannis, MA to Ithacacar
8h 22m$78–156Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
- Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus
12h 50m$96–160Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithacabus
17h 12m$129–300Fly to Westchester County Airport, bus
- Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ACK - HPN
- Take the bus from White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus
8h 56m$322–808Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ACK - LGA
- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus
10h 41m$104–605Fly to Teterboro Airport, bus
- Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Teterboro Airport (TEB)plane ACK - TEB
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
10h 2m$973–2,272Ferry, bus via New Haven
- Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from New Haven, CT - Union Station to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus
13h 46m$136–327
Nantucket to Ithaca by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Ithaca is to ferry and bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Nantucket to Ithaca is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $110 - $700.
The distance between Nantucket and Ithaca is 408 miles.
The best way to get from Nantucket to Ithaca without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Nantucket to Ithaca, including transfers.
There are 86+ hotels available in Ithaca.
What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Ithaca. However, you can take the bus to Nantucket Memorial Airport, walk to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), walk to Syracuse, take the bus to Syracuse, then take the bus to Ithaca. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Ithaca via Hyannis, MA, Bismore Park, Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis, and Boston in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- flytradewind.com
Flights from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,500
Flights from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Teterboro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–2,100
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.492.8082
- Website
- Hy-Line Cruises
Ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Child 5-12
- $26–31
- Adult
- $40–50
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