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 WARE 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 11 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.

251min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Bus - WAREWARE
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 • 12 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 Terminal New Bedford
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - WAREWARE
    Wait for bus
    WARE
    Wareham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaws - Wareham
    ID 6189
    46 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
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Public transit directions from Nantucket to Onset

The distance between Nantucket, Boston and Onset, Boston is approximately 76.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Ferry line SEASTREAK, Bus line WARE, Bus line L1.

  • 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 11 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 11 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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