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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Nantucket by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via New Bedford

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry Seastreak
    5h 11m
    $30–103

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 35m
    $21–68

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 12m
    $25–79

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    6h 51m
    $44–666

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    5h 47m
    $61–642

  6. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Canton Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    3h 17m
    $220–519

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 58m
    $198–937

Rhode Island to Nantucket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 Providence, take the bus to New Bedford, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Nantucket via Providence, Hyannis, and Hyannis, MA in around 5h 12m.

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