Directions to Provincetown, MA
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By Air
You can fly into Provincetown via Cape Air through Boston's Logan International Airport. The flight is a spectacular, short, 20 minute hop to Provincetown.
You can reach Cape Air directly by calling (800) 352-0714 or locally at (508) 487-0241 or by logging on to their Web site at www.flycapeair.com
By Land
Car
It is approximately a 2 hour drive from Boston or Providence to Provincetown. Travel times vary with season and time of day. Parking in Provincetown is scarce.
All major rental car companies are available at Logan Airport. Should you wish to rent a car once you're in Provincetown, Enterprise Rent A Car is available at the airport. You can get information from their web site at www.enterprise.com.
Driving Directions
From points South:
- 95 North to 195 East (Exit 20 in Providence)
- Take 195 East to the end - (195 ends at 495)
- Take 495 South and go over the Bourne Bridge. (The signs will say Buzzards Bay/Falmouth) Be careful not to take 495 North or you will end up in Boston!
- Go 3/4 of the way around the rotary to Rt. 6A
- Go 3 miles on north Rt. 6A to the ramp for Rt. 6 East. Turn right.
- Take 6 East to Provincetown (approximately 70 minutes)
From Points North:
- 93 South to 3 South/Cape Cod (Be careful to take 3 South and not to stay on 93 at the split. Route 3 is accessed from the left hand lane.)
- Take 3 South to the Sagamore/Route 6 Rotary (It takes approximately 1 hour fro Boston to the rotary.)
- Go half way around the Sagamore/Route 6 Rotary.
- Take Rt. 6 East over the Sagamore Bridge and follow all the way to the end of the Cape to Provincetown. (It takes approximately 70 minutes from the rotary to Provincetown.)
Bus
Bus service to Provincetown is also available with the Plymouth and Brockton Bus Lines. Travel time is approximately four hours from Boston.
The Provincetown Bus Station is on MacMillan Wharf in the center of town. You can reach Plymouth and Brockton Bus Lines at (508) 771-6191 or by visiting their web site at www.p-b.com/PtownRte.html
By Sea
Two high speed and one regular ferry are available from Boston to Provincetown.
Boston Harbor Cruises offers the fastest of the three - ninety minutes. This ferry sails from mid April to late October and departs from Long Wharf in Boston to MacMillan Wharf in in the center of Provincetown. Departure times vary depending on the day of travel.
You can reach Boston Harbor Cruises at (617) 227-4321 or visit their web site at www.bostonharborcruises.com.
Bay State Cruise Lines offers two ferries from the wharf at the World Trade Center in Boston to MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown. Their high speed ferry sails from late May to mid October. Departure times vary depending on the day of travel. The trip is two hours and costs $28 each way.
Bay State's regular ferry runs on weekends from late May 24 to mid September (daily July 1 - 7). The regular ferry departs Boston at 9:00 am and arrives Provincetown at noon. It makes a return trip to Boston at 3:30 pm and arrives there at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 each way.
You can reach Bay State Cruise Lines in Boston at (617) 748-1428 and or locally during the summer at (508) 487-9284 or visit their web site at www.baystatecruisecompany.com.
When On Island
Shuttle
The Provincetown Shuttle operates from late May to early October and provides regular service throughout Provincetown starting at 9am daily. Click here.
Bike
Bike rentals for various time periods are available in Provincetown. Provincetown Bikes offers a variety bikes to suit your needs.
Cab
For local taxi service call Jody's Taxi, (508) 487-0265
Car Rental
Should you wish to rent a car once you're in Provincetown, Enterprise Rent A Car is available at the airport. You can get information from their web site at www.enterprise.com.
travel tips
Provincetown and Cape Traffic Report
For information about traffic to the Cape and Provincetown, get the Cape Cod Traffic Report.
Provincetown Weather
Need to know what to pack? Get the latest weather report.
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