How to get from Nantucket to Onset by bus and ferry?

From Nantucket to Onset by bus and ferry

To get from Nantucket to Onset 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 WNB bus and finally take the L1 bus from Shaw's station to Onset Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Nantucket may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Onset on the Moovit app.

252min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - WNBWNB
Bus - L1L1
Walk to Onset
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
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - WNBWNB
    Wait for bus
    WNB
    Cranberry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaw's
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - L1L1
    Wait for bus
    L1
    Cranberry Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Onset Village
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Onset
    Walk to
    Onset
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nantucket to Onset by bus and ferry via SEASTREAK, WNB and L2

To get from Nantucket to Onset 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 WNB bus and finally take the L2 bus from Cranberry Plaza station to Onset Pier station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Nantucket may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Onset on the Moovit app.

274min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - WNBWNB
Bus - L2L2
Walk to Onset
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
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - WNBWNB
    Wait for bus
    WNB
    Cranberry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranberry Plaza
    56 min
  • 7
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Buzzard's Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Onset Pier
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Onset
    Walk to
    Onset
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nantucket to Onset

The distance between Nantucket, Boston and Onset, Boston is approximately 77.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nantucket to Onset 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 Nantucket to Onset

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Nantucket to Onset using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nantucket) and destination (Onset), 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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Alternative route from Nantucket to Onset by bus and ferry via SEASTREAK, WNB and L2

To get from Nantucket to Onset 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 WNB bus and finally take the L2 bus from Cranberry Plaza station to Onset Pier station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Nantucket may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Onset on the Moovit app.

274min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - WNBWNB
Bus - L2L2
Walk to Onset
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
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SRTA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - WNBWNB
    Wait for bus
    WNB
    Cranberry Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranberry Plaza
    56 min
  • 7
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Buzzard's Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Onset Pier
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Onset
    Walk to
    Onset
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket to Onset?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Ferry line SEASTREAK, Bus line WNB, Bus line L1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nantucket to Onset?

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Ferry line SEASTREAK, Bus line WNB, Bus line L2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Nantucket to Onset 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 Onset in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Nantucket and Onset in Boston by ferry and bus is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

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

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