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How to get fromRhode Island to Nantucketby bus, ferry, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Providence
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 10m
    $20–115

  2. Bus, ferry via New Bedford

    1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus Providence
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    5h 11m
    $28–150

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 3m
    $84–644

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    7h 19m
    $34–661

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Providence to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 33m
    $21–68

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    4h 13m
    $187–926

Rhode Island to Nantucket by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Nantucket. However, you can take the bus to Peter Pan Bus Terminal, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Nantucket, MA via Providence Bus Terminal, New Bedford, and New Bedford, MA in around 5h 11m.

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