How to get from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay in Boston, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the SEASTREAK ferry from Nantucket, MA station to New Bedford, MA station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTION bus and finally take the LINK 2 bus from Cranberry Plaza station to Academy Dr - Buzzard's Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - WAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTIONWAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTION
Bus - LINK 2LINK 2
Walk to Buzzards Bay
Leaves from Nantucket, MA

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
    Wait for ferry
    SEASTREAK
    New Bedford MA
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    New Bedford, MA
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA New Bedford Terminal
    ID 5496
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - WAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTIONWAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTION
    Wait for bus
    WAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTION
    Cranberry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranberry Plaza
    56 min
  • 7
    Bus - LINK 2LINK 2
    Wait for bus
    LINK 2
    Academy Dr - Buzzard's Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Dr - Buzzard's Bay
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buzzards Bay
    Walk to
    Buzzards Bay
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay

The distance between Nantucket, Boston and Buzzards Bay, Boston is approximately 81.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Nantucket

Nantucket is located at Nantucket, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Francis Street/Union Street (Outbound).

Bus stations close to Nantucket:

  • Francis Street/Union Street (Outbound)
  • East Dover Street
  • Francis Street/Washington Street (Inbound)

Ferry stations close to Nantucket:

  • Nantucket, MA
  • Straight Warf, Nantucket

Public transit stations close to Buzzards Bay, Boston

Buzzards Bay is located at Buzzards Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Academy Dr - Buzzard's Bay.

Train stations close to Buzzards Bay:

  • Buzzards Bay
  • Bourne

Bus stations close to Buzzards Bay:

  • Academy Dr - Buzzard's Bay
  • Buzzards Bay Train Station
  • Buzzard's Bay Train Depot Buzzard's Bay

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line SEASTREAK, Bus line WAREHAM-NEW BEDFORD CONNECTION, Bus line LINK 2.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nantucket and Buzzards Bay in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay in Boston?

    The SEASTREAK ferry line goes from Nantucket, MA station near Nantucket to New Bedford MA station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till New Bedford MA station near Buzzards Bay in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Nantucket to Buzzards Bay in Boston by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nantucket and Buzzards Bay in Boston by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nantucket to get to Buzzards Bay in Boston?

    Get on the SEASTREAK ferry from the Nantucket, MA station near Nantucket in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nantucket and Buzzards Bay in Boston?

    Get off the ferry at the New Bedford MA stop, which is closest to Buzzards Bay in Boston.

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