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How to get fromBack Bay to Provincetownby train, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Provincetown by train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MAferry ferry Fast Ferry
    6h 38m
    $102–158

  2. Drive 210 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Back Bay to Provincetowncar car 210 mi
    4h 20m
    $39–56

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)plane plane BOS - PVC
    5h 45m
    $168–491

Back Bay to Provincetown by bus, train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Provincetown, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Back Bay to Provincetown. However, you can take the line 54 bus to Saco Transportation Center, walk to Saco Amtrak Station, take the train to Boston, walk to North Station, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, walk to Otis St @ Summer St, take the line 7 bus to Summer St @ Pappas Way, walk to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA, then take the ferry to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA. Alternatively, you can drive from Back Bay to Provincetown in around 4h 20m.

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