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Where can I go by ferry from Nantucket?
2 ferry destinations from Nantucket: Hyannis and New Bedford.
All Ferries from Nantucket
Nantucket → Hyannis1h (fast ferry) – 2h 15m (conventional) · Steamship Authority, Hy-Line CruisesDaily, year-round Steamship Authority sailings from Hyannis: about 2 hours 15 minutes on the traditional ferries, or about an hour on the seasonal high-speed M/V Iyanough🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Hyannis → Nantucket direction; sailings run both ways.Nantucket → New BedfordAbout 2h · SeastreakDaily from 16 April to 12 October 2026🚶 Foot onlyRoute guide written for the New Bedford → Nantucket direction; sailings run both ways.
Car ferries from Nantucket
- Hyannis · 1h (fast ferry) – 2h 15m (conventional)
Foot-passenger ferries from Nantucket
- New Bedford · About 2h
Plan your crossing from Nantucket
- Hyannis → Nantucket
Daily, year-round Steamship Authority sailings from Hyannis: about 2 hours 15 minutes on the traditional ferries, or about an hour on the seasonal high-speed M/V Iyanough.
The high-speed passenger-only ferry runs 30 March 2026 – 5 January 2027.
Source: Steamship Authority schedules page, checked 2026-10-02
- New Bedford → Nantucket
Daily from 16 April to 12 October 2026; in the autumn schedule (8 Sep – 11 Oct) 2 departures a day from New Bedford
Source: Seastreak New Bedford–Nantucket schedule, checked 2026-09-29
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Nantucket?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Nantucket to Hyannis and New Bedford. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Nantucket?
Yes, car ferries run from Nantucket to Hyannis.