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

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which costs $20 - $70 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 33m and costs $20 - $70.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Nantucket?

The distance between Rhode Island and Nantucket is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs $26 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nantucket?

There are 38+ hotels available in Nantucket.

Rhode Island to Nantucket - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MASeastreak
4h 42m
$26–119
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
2h 33m
$21–68
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation CenterProvidence
2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MANantucket High-Speed / ...
5h 43m
$64–117
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket
5h 57m
$40–642
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)BOS - ACK
4h 27m
$197–896

Rhode Island to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

9Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Seastreak operates a ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MA once daily. Tickets cost $23–90 and the journey takes 2h.

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