Travel
Fly
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Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is the only airport on the island, conveniently located just a short 10-minute drive from downtown. Direct flights are available from major cities such as New York City (JFK, LGA, HPN, & EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), Boston (BOS), and Washington DC (DCA). If you're traveling from farther away, connecting through New York or Boston airports is usually the most efficient choice. Upon landing at ACK, you can easily proceed to the taxi stand or call an Uber/Lyft to your destination.
Ferry
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Listed below are the (3) ferry operators that serve Nantucket. Each company provides either a high-speed boat (1 hour) or a slow boat (2.5 hours) to the island. Ferries arrive in "downtown" Nantucket. Taxis and Uber/Lyft are easily accessible from both ferry terminals. - Hy-Line Cruises from Hyannis, MA - Seastreak from New Bedford, MA - Steamship Authority, also from Hyannis, MA Ferry schedules can be found on each company’s website. Please note that the schedules change seasonally so ensure you are reviewing the correct range of dates when planning your travel!
Taxi / Uber / Lyft
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There are multiple taxi companies on island as well as Ubers/Lyfts: Val's Cab: (508) 228-9410 All Point Taxi: (508) 228-5779 AAA Taxi: (508) 901-1825
Rental Car
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If you are looking to rent a car for your trip, we recommend 'Affordable Rentals' conveniently located in downtown Nantucket. Affordable Rentals (508) 290-0304 6 S Beach St A, Nantucket, MA 02554
Rental Bikes
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We *highly* recommend exploring Nantucket by bike! The island has paved biking paths that take you to all the popular destinations. The companies listed below offer bike rentals by the day or hour. They are located downtown for convenient pick-up and drop-off, as well as delivery to your hotel or rental home. Before booking, be sure to check with your hotel to see if they offer complimentary bike rentals. Young's Bicycle Shop 6 Broad Street (508) 228-1151 Nantucket Bike Shop 4 Broad Street (508) 228-1999