traveling from NYC to Nantucket island (New York, Bedford: rent, vacation home, cost)

[djr5901]

I'm going to be traveling from NYC to a vacation home on Nantucket (MA) island this spring/summer and am interested in figuring out the most cost-effective, fastest, method of traveling. I see that a few of the airlines have direct flights from JFK->ACK for around $300 roundtrip. I was just wondering what method other New Yorkers who travel to Nantucket during this time of year use. Appreciate any responses. thanks.

[TurtleCreek80]

I have gotten to Nantucket three ways:

1. Cape Air from Westchester Airport to Nantucket
2. Private jet from Westchester to Nantucket.
3. Yacht from Hamptons to Nantucket.

Think I enjoyed #3 and #1 the best. The PJ was too small and shaky for my liking

[nei]

you can take a bus from NYC to hyannis, then ferry from hyannis to nantucket ($17 by foot).

Seems kinda slow though.

[gichicago]

Though not the fastest, the only other option is to drive to the mass/cape and take a ferry. I've done this option with Martha's Vineyard.

You'll have to book way in advance if you want to take a car. Do a google search and find out, as there are some ports closer (New Bedford) than points in the cape, such as Wood Hole.

[bluedog2]

I think you will find that the fastest and most cost effective way is to fly, unless you place no value on your time.
$300.00 round trip to get to a place that would take you 7 or 8 hours each way is a bargain.

[Walter Greenspan]

Did you know that Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard used to be part of New York?

//www.city-data.com/forum/long-...-east-end.html

[djr5901]

thanks for all of your responses. It seems like flying is the way to go.

[SobroGuy]

I have driven to Hyannis several times then taken the ferry which in total is time consuming. Once you are on Nantucket you can just rent a bike at worst...or just walk. It is my favorite island of the three.