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Ferries to Nantucket

Most ferries to Nantucket depart from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, particularly from Hyannis. As shown on the map above, this is where the main ferry routes connect to the island. If you are in the New York metropolitan area, there is also a seasonal ferry connection to Nantucket.

How to get to Nantucket from New England

From New England, you can travel to Nantucket from the ports of Hyannis and Harwich Port. From Hyannis, Hy-Line Cruises operates high-speed passenger catamarans, while Steamship Authority runs both passenger ferries and traditional car ferries. From Harwich Port, Freedom Cruise Line offers a seasonal passenger ferry to Nantucket.

Start in May

Harwich Port MA ↔ Nantucket

Freedom Cruiseline · 1hfast

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕From $92

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Hyannis ↔ Nantucket

Steamship Authority · 2h 5m

🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From ~$48.50 one way

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Ends in Oct

Hyannis ↔ Nantucket

Steamship Authority · 1hfast

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕From ~$48.50 one way

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Ends in Oct

Hyannis ↔ Nantucket

Hyline Cruises · 1hfast

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕From $44

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Start in May

Hyannis ↔ Oak Bluffs

Hyline Cruises · 1hfast

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕From $36

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Nantucket is best explored by bike. The island is compact, has many dedicated bike paths, and drivers are generally very considerate of cyclists. You can leave your car at the mainland ferry terminals, where parking is widely available.

From New Jersey and New York to Nantucket

This route departs from New York and New Jersey and includes a short stop at Martha’s Vineyard. The crossing from New York takes approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes. It is a good alternative to driving to Cape Cod and, in many cases, more environmentally friendly than flying.

Ends in Oct

Highlands NJ ↔ Nantucket

Seastreak · 7h 15mfast

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕Stopover: East 35th Street → Oak BluffsFrom $64

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Good to know about ferries to Nantucket

The fastest ferry to Nantucket departs from Hyannis
The longest route is the seasonal crossing from New York and New Jersey via Martha’s Vineyard
If you want to take your car, use the Steamship Authority ferry from Hyannis
Check the Nantucket ferry map above to see how the routes connect, or explore island-hopping options on the Northeast ferry map.

From Connecticut or Rhode Island to Nantucket

There are no direct ferries from Connecticut or Rhode Island to Nantucket. You will need to travel to one of the main departure ports, usually on Cape Cod. From there, you can either park your car or take it on the ferry.

From Boston to Nantucket

There are no direct ferries from Boston to Nantucket. The most practical option is to travel to Hyannis or New Bedford, where seasonal high-speed ferries operate.