How to get from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island by bus and ferry?

Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island - Bus Schedule

The PETER PAN bus from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island runs from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with departures every 2 hr-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 6 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island by bus and ferry

To get from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to SRTA Terminal New Bedford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEASTREAK ferry and finally take the SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTE bus from Downtown (Washington Street Greenhound Stop) station to Milestone Road/Nobadeer Farm Road (Outbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 14 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Barnstable Town may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Nantucket Island on the Moovit app.

374min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTESCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTE
Walk to Nantucket Island
Leaves from Transportation Center Hyannis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal) Ri
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA Terminal New Bedford
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    New Bedford, MA
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
    Wait for ferry
    SEASTREAK
    Nantucket, MA
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown (Washington Street Greenhound Stop)
    ID 1
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTESCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTE
    Wait for bus
    SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTE
    Downtown (Washington Street Greenhound Stop)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milestone Road/Nobadeer Farm Road (Outbound)
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nantucket Island
    Walk to
    Nantucket Island
    Nantucket, MA
    0.79 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island

The distance between Barnstable Town, Boston and Nantucket Island, Boston is approximately 105.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 374 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island 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 Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Barnstable Town) and destination (Nantucket Island), 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 Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island?

    The fastest way takes 374 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Ferry line SEASTREAK, Bus line SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH ROAD ROUTE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Barnstable Town and Nantucket Island in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Transportation Center Hyannis station near Barnstable Town to SRTA Terminal New Bedford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till SRTA Terminal New Bedford station near Nantucket Island in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Barnstable Town to Nantucket Island in Boston by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Barnstable Town and Nantucket Island in Boston by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Barnstable Town to get to Nantucket Island in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the Transportation Center Hyannis stop near Barnstable Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Barnstable Town and Nantucket Island in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the SRTA Terminal New Bedford stop, which is closest to Nantucket Island in Boston.

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