Yes, Nantucket is an island that is 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, MA, but you can still go on a day trip there and have the time of your life.

The historic and charming island can be reached by a traditional Steamship Authority ferry from Hyannis, Cape Cod so that you can take your car with you. But if you want to save time, you can make the trip across Nantucket Sound faster and reach the island in just an hour from the same place but with a Hy-Line high-speed passenger-only ferry.

How to get to Nantucket

To take a day trip to Nantucket, you can drive to Hyannis or get there by bus. The trip’s length depends on where you are driving from.

To make the most of your trip, you can rent a house in Cape Cod or plan on a weekend trip to

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