Getting to Nantucket - The Nantucket Hotel

Getting Here is Half the Fun

Getting to the island is timeless adventure, and it’s a Nantucket tradition shared by generations of visitors. No matter how you get here, we know that the journey will put you in the right frame-of-mind.

*Park in Our Private Lot in Hyannis

*Fast Ferry Passenger Reservations

*On-Island Pick-Up

Could anything be easier?

Without a Car (Recommended)

We recommend coming to the island without a car. Our convenient location is near the waterfront and steps from downtown. We are within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, activities, beaches and bicycle paths.

Guests of The Nantucket Hotel are encouraged to utilize our exclusive VIP Arrival Package. Reserve a parking space for your car in our private lot in Hyannis, enjoy advance purchase fast ferry passenger reservations, and then we’ll meet you on-island with a pick-up to/from the hotel—it’s so easy and hassle-free.

Please note: Reservations must be made in our Hyannis parking lot for us to reserve your SSA fast ferry tickets. If parking is not added, we will add this to your reservation when reserving your SSA fast ferry tickets.

Our exclusive VIP Arrival Package makes the journey to/from The Nantucket Hotel that much more enjoyable.

With a Car

If you choose to bring your car to the island advance reservations are required. Please contact the Steamship Authority. We have a limited number of onsite parking spots at the hotel, which should be reserved in advance of your arrival.

Getting to the island is a timeless adventure; a Nantucket tradition shared by generations of visitors. However you get here, we know the journey will put you in the right frame-of-mind!

ARRIVE BY

Ferry Air Mainland Bus/Car Services

Ferry Details

Ferries depart to Nantucket from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, New Bedford MA, New York City and New Jersey. All ferries carry passengers. Vehicles are only transported from Hyannis on the Steamship Authority conventional ferries. Shuttle service between the boat docks on Nantucket and the hotel is complimentary for Nantucket Hotel guests who notify us in advance.

VIP arrival Package: hyannis parking, reserved ferry & ON-ISLAND PICK-UP

Our exclusive VIP Arrival Package makes the journey to/from The Nantucket Hotel that much more enjoyable.

Hyannis, MA
(Fast Ferries)

Fast Ferry from Hyannis

Enjoy a quick 1 hour ride to Nantucket aboard one of the two fast ferries that service the island of Nantucket. Hyline and Steamship Authority’s terminals are located a short distance from each other on Hyannis Harbor. Ferries accommodate passengers and bicycles.

Steamship Authority

The ferry runs from the end of March to early January,

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Make a Reservation

Hyline Cruises

The ferry runs year-round at regular intervals throughout the day.

Hyline Schedule

Make a Reservation

Hyannis, MA
(Vehicle & Passenger Ferry)

Steamship Authority Vehicle Ferry

Travel to the island with your car on the Steamship Authority’s fleet of vehicle ferries. Reservations must be made in advance for vehicles or can be made day of for passenger crossings.

Make Steamship Reservations

TRIP DURATION

2 Hrs, 15 Mins

SCHEDULE

Year-Round

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Martha's Vineyard, MA
(Passenger Ferry)

Hyline Inter-Island Ferry

Hyline’s inter-island ferry offers a convenient way to travel between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

Make Hyline Reservations

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr, 10 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-May to Mid-October

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New Bedford, MA
(Passenger Ferry)

Seastreak Ferry

Seastreak’s service operates between New Bedford Harbor and Nantucket Harbor. The Seastreak’s New Bedford terminal offers convenient valet parking service for easy drop-off and pick-up upon departure and arrival.

Make Seastreak Reservations

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr 40 Mins

This is the closest departure point for those coming from the west including RI, CT, NY and NJ

SCHEDULE

Mid-April to Mid-October, Thanksgiving Weekend, and Select December Dates

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Chatham/Harwichport, MA
(Passenger Ferry)

Freedom Cruises

Sailing from picturesque Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port, you will avoid the parking and traffic hassles of Hyannis.

Make a Reservation

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

80 Mins

This is the closest departure point for those coming from the Chatham area on Cape Cod.

SCHEDULE

Mid-May through Eary October

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New York, NY/Highlands, NJ
(Passenger Ferry)

Seastreak Cruises

Ride in style from Highlands, NJ and East 35th Street on Manhattan straight to Nantucket on select weekends from May 24th – September 2nd. Enjoy on-board snacks and refreshments while you’re whisked away to the island!

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SELECT DEPARTURE PORT

Hyannis, MA
(Fast Ferries)

Hyannis, MA
(Vehicle Ferry)

Martha's Vineyard, MA

New Bedford, MA

Harwich, MA

Hyannis, MA
(Fast Ferries)

Hyannis, MA
(Vehicle Ferry)

Martha's Vineyard, MA

New Bedford, MA

Harwich, MA

Onsite Parking

A car is not needed as we are located in town, easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and museums. Limited on-site parking is available to Nantucket Hotel guests who choose to bring their vehicles over to the island.

If you’ve already booked your stay at The Nantucket Hotel, click here.

Otherwise, please contact our reservations office at reservations@thenantuckethotel.com or call us toll-free at 866-807-6011. Please make reservations at least 24 hours before travel.

By Air

From Boston, MA – Year-Round: Cape Air operates nine-seater aircraft. Call toll-free 866-227-3247 or visit the Cape Air website. Jet Blue operates seasonal service
From New York, NY: Seasonal from New York’s JFK and Laguardia Airports by Jet Blue and Delta Express
From Philadelphia, PA: Seasonal by American Airlines
From Washington, DC: Seasonal by American Airlines and Jet Blue
From Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC: Seasonal Saturday-only service by American Airlines

Other Transportation Options

BUS

Bus to Hyannis

Plymouth & Brockton Bus Lines operate hourly between Hyannis and Boston’s Logan Airport and South Station.

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates between Hyannis and NYC, Connecticut points, Providence RI and Boston’s Logan Airport terminals and South Station.

The Hyannis bus terminal is an easy walk or taxi ride to all Hyannis ferry terminals.

CAR RENTALS

Car Rentals to Hyannis

Budget and Avis have car rental offices in Hyannis and at the Steamship Authority terminal. One-way drop-off is accommodated.

If you are a member of either car rental company you will benefit from Discount Code #H855900. It will give you up to 20% off your daily, weekly or weekend rates.

PRIVATE CARS

Car Service to Hyannis or New Bedford

Austin Limousine (508-679-5200)

White Tie Limo Escort Coach at (800) 564-8116

Little Rest Limousine at (401) 294-1414.

Martha's Vineyard Nantucket St. John, USVI

Getting Here is Half the Fun

*Park in Our Private Lot in Hyannis

*Fast Ferry Passenger Reservations

*On-Island Pick-Up

Could anything be easier?

Without a Car (Recommended)

With a Car

Getting to the island is a timeless adventure; a Nantucket tradition shared by generations of visitors. However you get here, we know the journey will put you in the right frame-of-mind!

Ferry Details

Fast Ferry from Hyannis

Steamship Authority

Hyline Cruises

Steamship Authority Vehicle Ferry

TRIP DURATION

2 Hrs, 15 Mins

SCHEDULE

Year-Round

Hyline Inter-Island Ferry

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr, 10 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-May to Mid-October

Seastreak Ferry

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr 40 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-April to Mid-October, Thanksgiving Weekend, and Select December Dates

Freedom Cruises

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

80 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-May through Eary October

Seastreak Cruises

SELECT DEPARTURE PORT

SERVICE

Steamship Authority

Hyline Cruises

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

Bicycles

TRIP DURATION

1 Hour

SCHEDULE

Steamship Authority

Hyline Cruises

SERVICE

Steamship Authority

ACCOMMODATES

Vehicles

Passengers

Bicycles

TRIP DURATION

2 Hrs, 15 Mins

SCHEDULE

Year-Round

SERVICE

Hyline Cruises

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr, 10 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-May to Mid-October

SERVICE

Seastreak Ferry

ACCOMMODATES

Passengers

TRIP DURATION

1 Hr 40 Mins

SCHEDULE

Mid-April to Mid-October, Thanksgiving Weekend, and Select December Dates

SERVICE

Freedom Cruises

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket

St. John, USVI