What is the cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Providence is to ferry and drive which costs $20 - $70 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket to Providence?

The fastest way to get from Nantucket to Providence is to ferry and drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $70.

How far is it from Nantucket to Providence?

The distance between Nantucket and Providence is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Nantucket to Providence without a car?

The best way to get from Nantucket to Providence without a car is to ferry and bus via New Bedford which takes 4h 6m and costs $27 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Nantucket to Providence?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Nantucket to Providence, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 191+ hotels available in Providence.

Nantucket to Providence - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Nantucket to Providence by ferry, bus, car, plane, or train

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

Ferry, bus via New Bedford
best
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MASeastreak
2. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus TerminalHyannis / ...
4h 6m
$28–120
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Providence
2h 36m
$20–66
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MANantucket to Hyannis / ...
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Providence Bus TerminalHyannis
4h 13m
$60–89
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ACK - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providence
3h 48m
$205–981
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
3. Take the train from Boston to Providence
4h 44m
$40–682

Nantucket to Providence by ferry, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nantucket to Providence.

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Providence. However, you can take the ferry to New Bedford, MA, walk to New Bedford, then take the bus to Providence Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Providence Bus Terminal via Hyannis, MA and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 4h 13m.

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