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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

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferrySeastreak
    4h 45m
    $27–114

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis / ...
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Providencecar
    2h 35m
    $20–66

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    4h 48m
    $23–686

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Hyannis

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    5h 5m
    $84–687

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Providence Bus TerminalbusHyannis
    5h 19m
    $20–112

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeACK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    3h 47m
    $205–951

Nantucket to Rhode Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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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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