What is the cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island?

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

How far is it from Nantucket to Rhode Island?

The distance between Nantucket and Rhode Island is 146 miles.

How do I travel from Nantucket to Rhode Island without a car?

The best way to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Nantucket to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 188+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Nantucket to Rhode Island - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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, train
best
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 43m
$40–682
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
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MASeastreak
4h 45m
$27–114
Ferry, bus, train via Hyannis
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
3. Take the train from Boston to Providence
4h 51m
$64–689
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
5h 23m
$61–114
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 31m
$205–981

Nantucket to Rhode Island by ferry, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Nantucket, 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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