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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation CenterbusHyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 29m
    $39–97
  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Hyannis, MAcar
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 44m
    $23–72
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)planeBOS - ACK
    3h 24m
    $195–384
  4. Bus, ferry via Hyannis

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation CenterbusHyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferryNantucket High-Speed / ...
    5h 33m
    $80–96
  5. Bus, ferry via Hyannis #2

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation CenterbusBoston
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferryNantucket High-Speed / ...
    5h 35m
    $63–101

Swampscott to Nantucket by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swampscott to Nantucket. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to South Station, walk to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, walk to Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swampscott to Nantucket via Hyannis, MA in around 2h 44m.

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