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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    5h 20m
    $95–139

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swampscott to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    2h 44m
    $23–72

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Station to Hyannistrain train CapeFLYER
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    7h 12m
    $51–111

  4. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane BOS - ACK
    3h 21m
    $194–374

  5. Bus, ferry via Chelsea

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    5h 28m
    $38–97

  6. Bus, ferry via Downtown Crossing

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hyannisbus bus Bz 0956 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry ferry Nantucket High-Speed / ...
    6h 16m
    $45–96

  7. Train to Norwood Memorial Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane OWD - ACK
    4h 9m
    $221–527

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 taxi to Logan International Airport, take the bus to Hyannis Transportation Center, take the bus to Bismore Park, walk to Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA, then take the ferry to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via North Station, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Hyannis, Hyannis Transportation Center, Bismore Park, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 7h 12m.

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