Travel Tips to Nantucket:

Getting to Nantucket can be a bit of an adventure (fog happens!). Don’t worry — there are plenty of ways to make your way to the island.

Direct flights from New York and Boston will be available starting October 15, 2026. Those flights are the most reliable and convenient way to get to ACK. We recommend booking
early to get the best airfare.

You can catch one of the many ferries to the island in Hyannis an 1.5 hour drive from Boston.

And when in doubt, there’s always another ferry!

Travel By Air

  • JET BLUE

    Jet Blue provides seasonal service from Boston (BOS) New York City (JFK), Washington-National (DCA) and Westchester County (HPN) to Nantucket (ACK).

  • UNITED

    United Airlines provides seasonal service from Austin (AUS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (ERW), Richmond (RIC), San Francisco (SFO), Washington (DCA & IAD) to Nantucket (ACK).

  • DELTA

    Delta Airlines provides seasonal service from New York City (LGA & JFK) to Nantucket (ACK).

  • AMERICAN

    American Airlines provides seasonal service from New York City (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington – National (DCA) to Nantucket (ACK).

  • CAPE AIR

    Cape Air, is a commuter 9 seat plane. They offer multiple flights daily from Boston and Hyannis to Nantucket. If connecting through Boston, our suggestion is Jet Blue or the ferry.

  • GOOGLE FLIGHTS

    We have found the best way to price out flight options is through Google Flights.

Travel By Sea

  • HY-LINE FERRY

    220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601

    Hy-Line ferry departs Hyannis, MA to Nantucket multiple times a day and takes 1 hour. We recommend making round trip reservations in advance.

  • STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY FERRY

    69 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601

    Steamship Authority ferry departs Hyannis, MA to Nantucket. The fast ferry is 1 hour and the traditional (car) ferry is roughly 2 hours. We recommend making round trip reservations in advance.

  • SEASTREAK FERRY

    326 Shore Drive - Highlands, NJ 07732

    If you're traveling from New York or Connecticut, Seastreak ferry is an option. There are daily departures from New Bedford directly to Nantucket, a perfect way to skip the summer traffic.

Travel By Land

  • PRO LIMO

    100 Independence Dr Suite 7-573, Hyannis, MA 02601

    Pro Limo is a private car service that offers cars and vans accommodating up to a party of 14. A great option for groups flying in together. Picks up at Boston Logan Airport and drops off at your ferry terminal of choice.

  • GO GREEN SHUTTLE

    369 Barlows Landing Road, Pocasset, MA 02559

    Go Green Shuttle is an environmentally friendly personal car service (even has a Cape Cod confection waiting by your seat) from Boston Logan Airport to Hyannis ferry terminals.

  • PETER PAN BUS

    1 Transportation Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601

    Peter Pan Bus picks up directly at Boston Logan Airport and drops off at Hyannis Transportation Center, a short walk or quick cab ride to Hy-Line ferry terminal.

Travel on ACK

  • CAR SERVICE

    Uber is available on island. Do allow more time for arrival and departure as you are on “island time”.

    Taxis we recommend: Roger’s Cab, Judy’s Taxi, Marco Polo Cab & Alter Rock Cab.

  • RENTALS

    Affordable Rentals - located in town district and easy to get to from the ferry.

    Nantucket Island Rental Cars- located at the Nantucket airport, great for guests flying in.

  • EXPLORING

    N‍an Tuk Tuk - A fun ride to dinner or back to the hotel after a night cap.

    Nantucket Bike Shop - located right in town. The island is covered in bike paths to see all the natural beauty! ‍