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How to get fromNeedham to Nantucket Islandby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 9m
    $201–377

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 32m
    $22–70

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 20m
    $37–93

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    6h 42m
    $37–112

  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    5h 59m
    $55–93

  6. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0956 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry Hyannis to Nantucket / ...
    6h 6m
    $42–83

Needham to Nantucket Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Needham to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the train to Back Bay, walk to Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station, take the bus to Terminal A – LEX Drop Off, walk to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) airport, then fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Nantucket via South Station, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Hyannis, MA in around 5h 20m.

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