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Bus Service to Hyannis
Plymouth & Brockton Bus Line 508-746-0378 www . p-b . com
Hourly and frequent commuter service between Hyannis and Downtown Boston ’ s South Station and Logan Airport ( all airline terminals ).
The Hyannis Transportation Center is only two blocks from Hyannis Harbor , offering connections to Nantucket .
Peter Pan / Bonanza Bus Lines 800-343-9999 www . peterpanbus . com Service from New York ( Port Authority ) to Hyannis , with stops in Providence , Fall River and New Bedford .
Resources for visitors with special needs :
• Nantucket Island : Guide for Visitors with Special Needs , published by the Nantucket Commission on Disability ( NCD ), is available through the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce , Nantucket Visitor Services , or by calling NCD at 508-228-8085 . This booklet includes helpful information regarding air and public transportation , handicapaccessible restaurants and buildings , beach wheelchair rental , parks and trails to explore , and much more .
• Contact the Nantucket Commission on Disability directly at 508-228-8085 for assistance with any questions you may have .
• Boston MedFlight provides 24-hour critical care transport and can be reached at 781-863-2213 .
• Look for the “ W ” symbol appearing throughout this Guide for businesses listed as wheelchair-accessible .

On-Island Transportation

To help reduce traffic congestion , visitors are encouraged to leave their cars behind and enjoy Nantucket by walking , biking ( see page 56 ), riding the NRTA seasonal public transit service ( see page 13 ), by taxi or tour bus . Rental and charter vehicles are also available .
Visit these great websites for more information on car-free alternatives around the island .
www . nantucketchamber . org Transportation options on Nantucket
www . wheelsheelsandpedals . com Car-free alternatives around Nantucket www . nrtawave . com Nantucket ’ s seasonal public bus service . Real time bus locations on your Smartphone : live . nrtawave . com or computer : www . nrtawave . com
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