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How to get fromWesterly to Nantucket Islandby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to ProvidencetrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferrySeastreak
    6h 24m
    $32–320

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westerly to Hyannis, MAcar
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketferryHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
    3h 20m
    $28–79

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Boston

    1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry
    6h 41m
    $91–311

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grove before Wilcox to Rhode Island Convention Centerbus95x
    2. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry
    7h 51m
    $66–119

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry
    6h 44m
    $74–316

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)planeBOS - ACK
    3h 51m
    $203–561

Westerly to Nantucket Island by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Westerly to Nantucket Island. However, you can take the train to Providence, walk to Exchange Terrace, take the bus to Pettine Transit Center, take the bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, walk to New Bedford, MA, then take the ferry to Nantucket, MA. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westerly Amtrak Station to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA via Boston, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, Bismore Park, and Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA in around 6h 41m.

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