By Air

By Ferry

Hy-Line Cruises ferry service is available from the Ocean Street Dock in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Parking is available near the dock for a daily fee. Hy-Line Cruises operates a high-speed passenger service aboard the vessel Grey Lady, which takes approximately one hour. Reservations are recommended. The Wauwinet offers pick up service for this ferry service exclusively.

Automobiles are discouraged on Nantucket Island, however, if you must bring a car, contact the Steamship Authority at South Street Dock in Hyannis. The car ferry takes two hours and 15 minutes and reservations are required.

Ferry Information by Phone
Hy-Line Cruises High Speed Ferry
800.492.8082
508.778.0404
Steamship Authority Ferry
508.477.8600

Getting Around

In order to help preserve Nantucket's beauty and clean air, visitors are discouraged from bringing their cars on to the island. Bicycles and mopeds are available for rental. Taxi service is also available.

Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA)
Public transportation is a convenient alternative when you're looking to explore the island. The NRTA shuttle travels the length of the island with convenient stops along the way. All stops are designated by gray posts with red and maroon stripes. Shuttles are handicap accessible and equipped with bicycle racks. Fares are nominal and vary by route.

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE: June 1-September 30, 7:00 am-11:30 pm

South Loop: Every 15 min.
Madaket Route: Every 30 min.
Miacomet Loop: Every 20 min.
'Sconset Route 1: Polpis Road; Every hour and 20 min.
'Sconset Route 2: Old South Road/Nobadeer Farm Road; Every hour and 20 min.

Routes and schedules are subject to change. For information call 508.228.7025.

To preserve the unhurried pace of the island, we discourage of bringing your car. Nantucket has jitney service, taxis and car rentals.

General Information

Nantucket Visitor Services & Information Bureau
25 Federal Street
508.228.0925

Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
48 Main Street
508.228.1700

The Nantucket Concierge
508.228.8400

Bike Rentals

Cook's Cycle Shop
6 South Beach Street
508.228.0800

Easy Riders
Low rental rates, latest model Mongoose bikes and accessories, free delivery, and much more.
508.325.2722

Nantucket Bike Shop
Sales * Service * Accessories * Bike rentals by the day, week, and month.
800.770.3088

Young's Bicycle Shop
Located in town on Steamboat Wharf since 1931. "The Cycle - logical way to see Nantucket Island."
508.228.1151

Car Rentals

Affordable Rentals
6 South Beach Street
1.877.235.3500
Cars, 4x4s, mopeds, www.affrentals.com.

Windmill Auto Rental
800.228.1227

Nantucket Island Rent-A-Car
800.508.9972

Limousines

Absolute Limousine Service
877.849.LIMO