How to get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI by bus and ferry?

From Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI by bus and ferry

To get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI 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 9 bus and finally take the 24L bus from Pettine Transit Center (Fall River) station to Newport Transit Center (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $53.50.

371min$53.50
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - 99
Bus - 24L24L
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from Nantucket, MA
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
  • 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
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    New Bedford To Fall River Via Umass Dartmouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA Fall River Terminal
    ID 5827
    59 min
  • 7
    Bus - 24L24L
    Wait for bus
    24L
    Newport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Transit Center (Stop D)
    ID 001381
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI by bus and ferry via SEASTREAK, PETER PAN and 24L

To get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI 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 PETER PAN bus and finally take the 24L bus from Pettine Transit Center (Fall River) station to Newport Transit Center (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - 24L24L
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from Nantucket, MA
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
  • 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
    North 6th Street 116
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal) Ri
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Fall River
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pettine Transit Center (Fall River)
    ID 060002
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 24L24L
    Wait for bus
    24L
    Newport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Transit Center (Stop D)
    ID 001381
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI
The distance between Nantucket, MA, Boston and Newport, RI, Boston is approximately 90.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 371 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI 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, MA

Nantucket, MA is located at Nantucket, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is West Chester Street/Centre Street (Inbound).

Bus stations close to Nantucket, MA:

  • West Chester Street/Centre Street (Inbound)
  • West Dover Street/Orange Street
  • North Water Street/Easton Street (Outbound)

Ferry stations close to Nantucket, MA:

  • Straight Warf, Nantucket
Public transit stations close to Newport, RI, Boston

Newport, RI is located at Newport, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Broadway After Ayrault.

Bus stations close to Newport, RI:

  • Broadway After Ayrault
  • Third After Bridge
  • Second Before Marsh
Related Routes

Alternative route from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI by bus and ferry via SEASTREAK, PETER PAN and 24L

To get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI 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 PETER PAN bus and finally take the 24L bus from Pettine Transit Center (Fall River) station to Newport Transit Center (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - 24L24L
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from Nantucket, MA
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Nantucket, MA
  • 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
    North 6th Street 116
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal) Ri
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Fall River
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pettine Transit Center (Fall River)
    ID 060002
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 24L24L
    Wait for bus
    24L
    Newport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Transit Center (Stop D)
    ID 001381
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI?

    The fastest way takes 371 minutes, using Bus line SEASTREAK, Bus line 9, Bus line 24L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI?

    The alternative route takes 401 minutes, using Bus line SEASTREAK, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line 24L.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Nantucket, MA and Newport, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 11 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Nantucket, MA in Nantucket and Newport, RI in Boston by ferry and bus is about 6 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Nantucket, MA to get to Newport, RI?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Nantucket, MA and Newport, RI?

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

  • How much is the ferry fare from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI?

    The ride from Nantucket, MA to Newport, RI costs $53.50.

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