How long is the hyannis nantucket ferry

Five Reasons to Visit Nantucket in the Spring ». The Food. The Experience. The Island. For information on what to do on Nantucket, click here. New User? Current Promotion. The Way to Go to Nantucket! Vehicle Transport: Steamship Authority's traditional ferry from Hyannis is the only option for transporting a vehicle to Nantucket. Reservations are a must. Reserve your spot as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment!

Tickets on their traditional ferry cost about half of what you'd pay to take a fast ferry. If you opt to leave from Hyannis, be sure to give yourself plenty of extra time to get into town, parking your car, and make your way to the pier.

Schedule: During peak season, the high-speed ferry sails nine times a day, early morning to mid-evening. Parking: HyLine has its own lots near the pier on Ocean Street, and there are plenty of private lots in walking distance from the pier. Or park in the Hyannis Transportation Center lot on Transportation Avenue, then walk or take a trolley seasonal to the pier. See HyLine's website for current schedules, fares, discounts, and more.

Season: Year-round service on the traditional ferry. High-speed ferry is seasonal, from mid-April to mid-October. Additional charge to bring bicycle, surfboard, etc.

Note: The Steamship Authority charges different rates for different car lengths. You will need to specify the make and model of your car when you make your reservation. Car rates do not include drivers or passengers; you must get separate tickets for each person going to the island. Arrive at least 1 hour before the ferry departs. Otherwise, your space might be released to standbys. If you arrive without a reservation and plan to wait in the standby line, there is no guarantee you will get to the island that day.

You can also fly into Nantucket Memorial Airport tel. The flight to Nantucket takes about 30 to 40 minutes from Boston, 20 minutes from Hyannis, and a little more than an hour from New York City.