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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Nantucket Island is to drive and ferry which costs $21 - $70 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Nantucket Island is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 39m and costs $21 - $70.

How far is it from Newport to Nantucket Island?

The distance between Newport and Nantucket Island is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Nantucket Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs $26 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Newport to Nantucket Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nantucket Island?

There are 35+ hotels available in Nantucket Island.

Newport to Nantucket Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Nantucket Island by bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Newport Transit Center to Pettine Transit Center24L
2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MASeastreak
4h 57m
$26–119
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
2h 39m
$21–69
Bus, ferry via Hyannis
1. Take the bus from Newport Transit Center to Pettine Transit Center24L
2. Take the bus from Fall River to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA
5h 27m
$59–86

Newport to Nantucket Island by bus, foot, and ferry

9Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newport to Nantucket Island.

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Distance: 85.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Newport to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the bus to Pettine Transit Center, take the bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Transit Center to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Pettine Transit Center, Fall River, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 5h 27m.

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