How to get from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket by bus and ferry?

From MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket by bus and ferry

To get from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the PETER PAN bus from South Station Boston station to Cape Side Convenience Bourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the SEASTREAK ferry from New Bedford, MA station to Nantucket, MA station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 51 min. The bus and ferry schedule from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Nantucket on the Moovit app.

471min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Walk to Nantucket
Leaves from South Station Boston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Woods Hole
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cape Side Convenience Bourne
    70 min
  • 4
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal) Ri
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA Terminal New Bedford
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    New Bedford, MA
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
    Wait for ferry
    SEASTREAK
    Nantucket, MA
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nantucket
    Walk to
    Nantucket
    0.59 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket

The distance between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station, Boston and Nantucket, Boston is approximately 142.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 471 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket

To check the bus and ferry schedule from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (MBTA Downtown Crossing Station) and destination (Nantucket), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket?

    The fastest way takes 471 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN, Ferry line SEASTREAK.

  • Is there a direct bus between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station and Nantucket in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from South Station Boston station near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Cape Side Convenience Bourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Cape Side Convenience Bourne station near Nantucket in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to Nantucket in Boston by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station and Nantucket in Boston by bus and ferry is about 7 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station to get to Nantucket in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the South Station Boston stop near MBTA Downtown Crossing Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between MBTA Downtown Crossing Station and Nantucket in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Cape Side Convenience Bourne station, which is closest to Nantucket in Boston.

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