Rome2Rio

How to get fromRaleigh to Nantucketby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

Find Transport to Nantucket

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Nantucket by plane, train, 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane RDU - ACK
    6h 2m
    $86–484

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Peter Pan Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    20h 46m
    $141–1,044

  3. Bus, ferry via Boston

    1. Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    20h 57m
    $135–231

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    14h 43m
    $141–242

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Peter Pan Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    20h 58m
    $113–291

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    21h 31m
    $147–640

Raleigh to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Raleigh

Trips to Nantucket

Popular routes