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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 Providence Bus Terminalbus bus Hyannis / ...
    5h 16m
    $29–145

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 20m
    $20–112

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 6m
    $37–704

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Providencecar car
    2h 36m
    $20–66

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MAferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 37m
    $84–687

  6. Fly, 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 38m
    $195–951

Nantucket to Rhode Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, take the bus to Providence Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Providence Downtown. 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 20m.

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