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How to get fromBoston to Cape Cod and Islandsby ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Cape Cod and Islands by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MAferry ferry Fast Ferry
    1h 35m
    $70–90

  2. Drive  68.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Barnstablecar car 68.9 mi
    1h 25m
    $13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    1h 50m
    $14–26

  4. Ferry, fly to Provincetown Municipal Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)plane plane BOS - PVC
    2h 10m
    $124–450

  5. Ferry, fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane BOS - MVY
    2h 20m
    $194–380

  6. Ferry, fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane BOS - HYA
    2h 15m
    $124–320

Boston to Cape Cod and Islands by ferry

Calendar28Weekly Ferries
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA?

Bay State Cruise Company operates a ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $87 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Boston Harbor City Cruises also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Plymouth & Brockton operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route every 3 hours.

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