Samantha & Richard
Samantha & Richard
Travel
Provincetown is surprisingly easy to get to with multiple options that will work with your budget and travel time. Travel + Leisure explains transportation in Provincetown perfectly:
“You can come by plane, boat, and automobile, the latter is great for getting around, though parking is difficult in town.”
Boston to Provincetown Ferry:
Riding a Boston to Provincetown ferry helps you avoid Route 6 traffic while giving great views of Cape Cod. The Provincetown Ferry and Provincetown Fast Ferry are among the most popular options for going from Boston to Provincetown. The Provincetown Ferry and Fast Ferry, also known as the Salacia and Provincetown IV, are only 90-minute rides. Boston Harbor Cruises and Bay State Cruise Company own the ferries respectively.
Ferry Departures, Arrivals, & Hospitality:
The Provincetown Ferry leaves from 1 Long Wharf, Boston and arrives at Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown. The Provincetown Fast Ferry leaves from 200 Seaport Blvd. in Boston and arrives at the same location. Both offer food, drinks, and personnel ready and willing to help plan your stay. Riders can expect to see views of the Boston skyline to the docks, lighthouses, piers, and possible whale action, as they approach Provincetown. The two ferries run from May to October every year with the Provincetown Fast Ferry offering extended schedules between October and December. It’s highly recommended by resources such as Travel + Leisure to book trips in advance.
Air Travel:
Prefer the skies to get to Provincetown? The Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) offers enhanced access throughout the year. Just 10 minutes to the Town’s center, PVC welcomes leisure and business travelers from across North America. Cape Air and Jet Blue offer expanded service between Provincetown and Logan International Airport in Boston, MA and from the Westchester County Airport in Westchester, NY.
Driving to Provincetown:
Provincetown transportation is pretty direct if you’re driving. Provincetown’s main road is Route 6, which can be a road trip by itself according to Getaway Mavens. If you’re coming from the south use I-195 via Providence, Rhode Island to get to Route 6. Drivers can also get to Route 6 through I-495 by going north or west. If you’re going through Boston Route 3 eventually connects to Route 6. Driving to Provincetown from New York City takes approximately 6 hours and Boston 2 1/2 hours. It might be a good idea to relax on the beach after such a long drive.
Where to Stay
There are a number of accommodation options in the area. We recommend booking early, as Provincetown can be a popular destination at this time of year.
Some of our top choices include the following:
Provincetown Inn
The Brass Key Guesthouse
Land's End Inn
The Red Inn
Please reach out to Samantha or Richard directly with additional questions.