About Nantucket...Getting There

By Air

Several major airlines have scheduled flights to the island during peak season (May to October).

• Many flights come through Boston including USAirway and Delta.
• USAirways and Continental have direct flights to Nantucket from New York and Newark in peak season.
  
• Cape Air is a local commuter with flights between Nantucket and Boston, New Bedford and Providence. These run year round.
• From the Boston area, you can also drive to Hyannis and take a commuter flight run by Nantucket Airlines or Island Airlines. This flight is approximately 15 minutes.

By Boat

Ferries leave from Hyannis and take approximately 2 1/2 hours to the island. There is a high speed ferry which takes 1 hour, but you must make a reservation to get on this in high season.

• Steamship Authority
  This ferry takes passengers and cars. Reservations for cars are difficult to get and must be made months in advance.
• Hy-Line Cruises
  This ferry is for people only
  
  

Once on the island, you may want to rent a car. There are several agencies that rent at the airport:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Windmill Auto Rental

Alternatively, you can also rent a bike to get around.Young's Bicycle Shop is one place. If you decide to rent a moped, I will do my best to run you over. When you get to the island, the reason for this will be self evident.

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