Getting to the island doesn’t necessarily mean fighting for a boat reservation for your car. There are several passengers only boat routes throughout the summer season. The Sea Streak runs from New York City, Highlands, NJ and New Bedford, MA. The Steamship Authority and Hyline Cruises both have multiple daily trips from Hyannis on fast or slow boats. Lastly, in addition to Gull Air and Cape Air’s service to Nantucket, many larger airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines fly into Nantucket Airport from cities as far away as Charlotte, NC and Chicago, IL.
Nantucket has made many strides in the last decade to make traversing the island much easier for visitors without cars. The NRTA Wave, our local bus system, is currently free for all riders through the end of 2026 and runs from Madaket to Sconset and most everywhere in between. The island also has an extensive network of bicycle paths which are, in the words of one Atlantic East team member…’delightful’. Scooters can also be rented on island for those looking for a little more adventure. For those who like to challenge themselves, the Coast to Coast hiking trail runs 24.6 miles from one end of the island to the other. It’s an amazing way to see the real Nantucket powered by your own two feet. Reach out to your favorite Atlantic East agent to find the perfect home base for your island adventures.