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You'll be amazed at how easy it is to get around without a car on Nantucket. Our seasonal shuttle buses run from May to October, providing service to the beaches and other island locations. Bicycles are also a popular means of transportation, with paved bike paths leading to all ends of the island. Rental vehicles, taxis, and limousine services are also available. So please, leave your cars behind. Help us minimize traffic and preserve the environment.
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Steamship Authority South Street Dock, Hyannis, MA |
- Car Ferry information and reservations:
508-477-8600; TDD 508-540-1394
- Nantucket Ticket Office - Day of Sailing Information: 508-228-0262
- Hyannis Ticket Office - Day of Sailing Information: 508-774-4000
- Operates year-round
- Carries vehicles; car and truck reservations required
- Carries passengers, bicycles (for a fee) and pets
- No passenger reservations required
- Secured parking for a fee in Hyannis
- Approximate 2.15-hour cruise time
- High-Speed Ferry information and reservations: 508-495-FAST (3278)
- Reservations highly recommended
- No vehicles; limited bicycle space for a fee
- Secured parking for a fee in Hyannis with free suttle service
- Approximate 1-hour cruise time
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Hy-Line Cruises
Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis, MA |
- Hyannis office: 508-778-2600
- Nantucket office: 508-228-3949
- High Speed: 800-492-8082 or 508-778-0404
- Traditional: 800-492-8082 or 508-778-2602
- Year-round, high-speed catamaran ferry; approx. 1-hour cruise time
- Seasonal ferry service May-October; First-class section available.
- Carries passengers, pets, and bicycles
- Approx. 1 3/4-hour cruise time from Hyannis
- Parking fee at Hyannis location
- Seasonal inter-island service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
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Freedom Cruise Line
Route 28, Saquatucket Harbor, Harwich Port, MA
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- Information/schedules: 508-432-8999
- Seasonal high-speed ferry service May-October
- Additional service upon request
- Carries passengers, bicycles, and most pets
- Parking in private lot available, free parking for day trips.
- Approximate 1hour 10 minute cruise time
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By Private Boat
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- When arriving by private boat, Nantucket offers some of the
finest marina and mooring services on the East Coast including:
- Boating supplies/services are available at:
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Nantucket Memorial Airport is the second- busiest commercial airport in Massachusetts after Logan International and operates year-round. The terminal houses airlines, a restaurant, ATM machines, public phones, restrooms, a gift shop, and car rental agencies, and free wireless internet. Taxi service is available. Public shuttle bus service to Town operates seasonally. Extended parking is available in Boston, Hyannis, Newark, New Bedford, Providence, and New York.
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By Major & Local Airlines
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- From Boston, MA: Approx. 50-minute flight
Cape Air - 800-352-0714
Colgan Air, Inc./USAir Express (seasonal) - 800-428-4322
- From Hyannis, MA: Approx. 15-minute flight
Colgan Air, Inc./USAir Express 800-428-4322
Island Airlines - 800-248-7779
Nantucket Airlines -800-635-8787
Nantucket Shuttle - 866-588-2251
- From Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Approx. 15-minute flight
Cape Air - 800-352-0714
- From T.F. Green Airport, Providence, RI: Approx. 45-minute flight
Cape Air - 800-352-0714
Providence, RI is an uncongested alternative to other East Coast connecting points. Most major airlines, including Southwest Air, Delta, and American Airlines can make major city connections with Cape Air.
- From New Bedford, MA: Approx. 25-minute flight
Cape Air - 800-352-0714
- From JFK Airport, NY:
JetBlue Airways (seasonal) - 800-538-2583
- From La Guardia Airport, NY: Approx. 1 hour & 10-minute flight
Delta Airline (seasonal) 800-428-4322
USAirways Express (seasonal) 800-428-4322
- From Westchester/White Plains, NY:
Cape Air (seasonal) 800-352-0714
Tradewind Aviation, LLC (seasonal) 800-376-7922
- From Newark, NJ: Approx. 1 hour & 15-minute flight
Continental Express (seasonal) 800-525-0280
- From Teterboro, NJ:
Tradewind Aviation, LLC (seasonal) 800-376-7922
- From Philadelphia, PA:
US Airways Express (seasonal) 800-428-4322
- From Washington, DC (National):
US Airways Express (seasonal) 800-428-4322
- From Danbury,CT:
Reliant Air (seasonal) 203-743-5100
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By Aircraft Charters |
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By Private Plane
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| Nantucket Memorial Airport is tower controlled year-round between 0600 and 2200 hours. Runway 24 (6303’) has an instrument landing system, touch-down zone and centerline lights. Fuel is available 24 hours a day (100LL, Jet "A") with overnight parking and tie-downs available. |
- Airport Operations 508-325-5307
- Airport Manager’s Office 508-325-5300
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Directions to Hyannis by Car
From New York City: Approximately 270 miles
Follow Route 95 to Providence, RI; Route 195 to Wareham, MA; Route 25 over Bourne Bridge; Route 6 to Exit #6; Route 132 into Hyannis. Follow signs to airport or docks. Approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
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From Boston: Approximately 80 miles
Follow Route 3 (Southeast Expressway); Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge; Route 132 into Hyannis; follow signs to airport or docks. Approximately l.5 hours, depending on traffic. Traffic can be heavy.
Allow extra time, particularly in the summer and on weekends.
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Bus Service to Hyannis
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For car-free ways to and around Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, visit www.smartguide.org.
