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Journey Information
There are usually 5 daily ferry trips available from Nantucket to Barnstable. Traveling by ferry from Nantucket to Barnstable usually takes one hour, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 31 mi (49 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $45.00 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Hyline Cruises |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Nantucket to Barnstable?
There is one ferry company that operates from Nantucket to Barnstable. Hyline Cruises is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyline Cruises | 5 | 1h 0m | $45.00 |
Book Hyline Cruises from Nantucket to Barnstable from $45. There are 5 trips per day offered by Hyline Cruises from Nantucket to Barnstable and you can expect on average to pay for a Hyline Cruises ticket to Barnstable. In Nantucket, Hyline Cruises departs to Barnstable from Straight Wharf . In Barnstable, Hyline Cruises arrives at Ocean St Terminal .
An average trip on Hyline Cruises from Nantucket to Barnstable takes 1 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 1 hour to cover the 31 miles (49 kilometers) from Nantucket to Barnstable. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short trip.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Nantucket to Barnstable is on Tuesday. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Tuesday is the way to go.
The earliest ferry leaves Nantucket at 7:00am. The latest ferry leaves Nantucket at 8:00pm. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
City Information
Barnstable
Hyannis, sometimes called the "Capital of the Cape," is the biggest and most vibrant of the seven sprawling villages that comprise the town of Barnstable. Barnstable, and Hyannis within it, is located in the middle of Cape Cod, one of the most iconic summer destinations in New England.
Indeed, the harbor village of Hyannis is a presidential choice for a trip since it was one of John F. Kennedy's favorite vacation spots. Although the beachfront Kennedy Compound is private property, you can visit the JFK Hyannis Museum to learn all about the Kennedys' relationship with the area.
To develop your own relationship with Cape Cod, shop and eat along the vibrant Main Street or take boatbuilding classes at the waterfront Cape Cod Maritime Museum. Windsurfers will be happy to know they can sail the winds of Kalmus Park Beach. Outside of Hyannis, the rest of Barnstable is graced with expanses of white-sand beaches, golf clubs, beautiful marshes, and marinas where boats leave for whale-watching tours.
Cape Cod's closest major airport is Logan International Airport in Boston. Traveling from Boston to Cape Cod is easy on Peter Pan buses to Hyannis. Seasonal commuter rail trains also connect to Hyannis in the summer. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two islands off the Cape, are just a ferry ride away from the Hyannis waterfront.
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Nantucket?
Main departure station: Straight Wharf
Most ferries depart from the main station in Nantucket.
All ferry stations in Nantucket:
Straight Wharf
Where does the ferry arrive in Barnstable?
Main arrival station: Ocean St Terminal
All ferries from Nantucket arrive at one main station in Barnstable.
All ferry stations in Barnstable:
Ocean St Terminal
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