Travel Directions to Nantucket
Nantucket sUrfari
We are located on Nantucket Island which is 30 miles south of Cape Cod. To get to the Island you should arrange ferry or flight reservations in advance. Below are links to the boatlines and airlines that serve Nantucket. Our office is located mid-Island which is approximately 1.5 miles from town and about 2 miles to the beach. We give our surf lessons on the south shore beaches including Ladies Beach, Cisco, Madaket, Madaquecham and Nobadeer. We can pick you up from the airport or ferry on request for a 3 hour Tour when you get to Nantucket.
Boston and Points North By Land
Plymouth & Brockton Bus Line
Provides convenient, year-round service between Boston's Logan Airport and Hyannis. 508-771-6191Private Car
Take Rt 93 south to Rt 3 and keep heading south. When you cross the Sagamore Bridge onto the Cape head east on Rt 6 to Exit 6. Follow the signs to the airport or ferry. You can park in one of the lots maintained by the ferry companies, airport or one of the many nearby private lots for a daily fee. All lots charge by the calender day and it is best to arrive early to find a space.
Providence and Points South By Land
Bonanza Bus Lines
Offers year-round bus service to Hyannis from New York, NY and Providence, RI. You can purchase tickets at the ticket window before boarding OR purchase advance tickets online or by phone and they will be mailed to you. 1-888-751-8800Private Car
Take Rt 195 east which turns into Rt 25 east to Rt 6 east to the Sagamore Bridge. When you cross the Sagamore Bridge onto the Cape, head east on Rt 6 to Exit 6. Follow the signs to the airport or ferry. You can park in one of the lots maintained by the ferry companies, airport or one of the many nearby private lots for a daily fee. All lots charge by the calender day and it is best to arrive early to find a space.
Ferries
Freedom Cruise Line
Offers seasonal passenger ferry service (May - October). Carries passengers, bicycles and most pets. Parking in private lot available. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minute crossing. 508-432-8999Hy-Line Cruises
Provides year-round, high-speed ferry service (1 hour crossing) as well as seasonal passenger-only service (May - October); First-class section available. Approximately a 2 hour crossing. Carries passengers, bicycles and pets. Parking available in Hyannis for a fee. 508-778-2600Hy-Line Cruises: Inter-Island Ferry
Hy-Line also offers seasonal service (late June through early September) between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Approximately 2 hour 15 minute crossing. 508-778-2600Steamship Authority
Provides year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service. Car reservations are necessary. Carries passengers (no advance reservations necessary), bicycles (for fee) and pets. Secured parking available in Hyannis for a fee. Approximately 2 hour 15 minute crossing. 508-477-8600Steamship Authority - Fast Ferry
The Steamship Authority offers high speed passenger-only ferry service between Hyannis and Nantucket. Reservations are highly recommended. No vehicles; limited bicycle space. Secured parking available in Hyannis for a fee. Approximately 60 minute crossing. 508-495-FAST
Flights
Cape Air
Provides year-round service to Nantucket Memorial Airport from Boston, Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford and Providence, RI. Reservations: 1-800-352-0714Continental Express
Provides seasonal service to Nantucket from Newark, NJ. Reservations: 1-800-525-0280Island Air
Provides convenient year-round service between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket Memorial Airport --- with hourly departures. Reservations: 1-800-248-7779Nantucket Airlines
Provides year-round service to Nantucket Memorial Airport from Hyannis. Reservations: 1-800-635-8787US Airways Express
Provides service to Nantucket Memorial Airport from Hyannis, New York-LaGuardia, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Reservations: 1-800-428-4322
