Flat-Rate Car Service from Boston Logan to the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line Cruises Terminals in Hyannis
All ferries to Nantucket depart from Hyannis. Period. Unlike Martha's Vineyard, which has multiple ports, Boston to Nantucket ferry transportation has exactly one mainland gateway: Hyannis, Massachusetts, located 70 miles south of Boston Logan. Two major operators run this route — the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line Cruises — and while they share a town, they do not share a terminal.
Two Terminals, 90 Seconds Apart, Not Interchangeable
- Steamship Authority — South Street Dock, Hyannis. Features both traditional and high-speed year-round service.
- Hy-Line Cruises — Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis. High-speed seasonal service (May–October).
It is vital to tell us which dock you require at the time of booking. The two docks are very close, but tickets are only valid for the specific operator you booked with.
The Route from Boston Logan to Hyannis
The 70-mile trip typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak. We schedule your Logan airport car service to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before your ferry's departure to account for Sagamore Bridge traffic and boarding cutoffs.
Why Hyannis Ferry Connections Fail with Rideshare
Rideshare drivers often cancel long-distance trips like Hyannis-to-Logan because of the long return trip without a passenger. Boston Limousine schedules and dispatches chauffeurs days in advance, ensuring your ride is guaranteed even during high-volume ferry clusters.
Return Trip Timing from Hyannis to Logan
For a seamless return, we recommend the following timing from ferry arrival:
- Domestic flights: Minimum 4 hours from ferry arrival.
- International flights (Terminal E): Minimum 5 hours from ferry arrival.
- Summer Sundays: Add 60 minutes for heavy bridge traffic.
Frequently Asked — Boston to Nantucket Ferry Transportation
Where do Nantucket ferries leave from?
Hyannis only — Steamship Authority (South Street Dock) and Hy-Line
Cruises (Ocean Street Dock).
How long is the drive from Boston Logan to the Hyannis
ferry?
1 hour 20 minutes off-peak. Allow 2 hours 15 minutes on summer Friday
afternoons.
Can I bring a car to Nantucket?
Only via the Steamship Authority traditional ferry. Reservations are
required and sell out far in advance.
Do you offer round-trip Nantucket ferry packages?
Yes — you can book your outbound and return legs on a single reservation
for a guaranteed flat rate.