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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via New Bedford

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus Bz 0109
    4h 1m
    $30–102

  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 Providencecar car
    2h 37m
    $20–66

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus Hyannis / ...
    5h 8m
    $24–94

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hyannis to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 40m
    $43–673

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    3h 43m
    $207–961

  6. 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 Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain train
    3h 37m
    $217–388

Nantucket to Rhode Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Rhode Island. However, you can take the ferry to New Bedford, MA, walk to New Bedford, then take the bus to Providence. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket to Providence Downtown via Hyannis, MA, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Peter Pan Bus Terminal in around 5h 8m.

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