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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor by ferry or bus

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Ferry  •  4h 5m

  1. Take the ferry from Boston to Provincetown Ferry Terminal Boston-P Town / ...
  2. Take the ferry from Provincetown, MA to Plymouth, MA Fast Ferry

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Bus, ferry  •  6h 55m

  1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
  2. Take the bus from Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA to Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA
  3. Take the ferry from Provincetown, MA to Plymouth, MA

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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor is to bus and ferry which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 55m.

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The fastest way to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor is to ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $140.

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No, there is no direct ferry from Boston to Plymouth Harbor. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Plymouth, MA via Provincetown, MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

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The distance between Boston and Plymouth Harbor is 85 miles.

The best way to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $140.

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It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor, including transfers.

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There are 74+ hotels available in Plymouth Harbor. Prices start at $67 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Boston to Plymouth Harbor.
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  • Distance: 84.5 miles
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plymouth Harbor, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Plymouth Harbor. However, you can take the ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Provincetown, MA, then take the ferry to Plymouth, MA. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston to Plymouth Harbor via Hyannis Transportation Center, Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA, Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA, and Provincetown, MA in around 6h 55m.

Bus operators
Plymouth & Brockton
Phone
(508) 746-0378
Email
info@p-b.com
Website
p-b.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$24 - $35
Schedules at
p-b.com
One Way - Child
$18 - $26
One Way - Adult
$24 - $35
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to MacMillian Pier
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$18 - $25
Schedules at
p-b.com
One Way - Child
$14 - $20
One Way - Adult
$18 - $25
Peter Pan Bus Lines
Phone
1-800-343-9999
Website
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $30
Website
https://peterpanbus.com
Adult
$5 - $30
Bus from Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA to Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $24
Website
https://peterpanbus.com
Adult
$5 - $24
Ferry operators
Boston Harbor Cruises
Phone
+1-617-223-8666
Website
bostonharborislands.org
Ferry from Boston to Provincetown Ferry Terminal
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$65
Schedules at
bostonharborislands.org
Adult
$65
Senior
$60
Child
$49
Bay State Cruise Company
Phone
+1 617-748-1428
Website
baystatecruisecompany.com
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$35 - $90
Schedules at
baystatecruisecompany.com
babies 0-2
$38
Child 3-12
$54 - $59
Seniors 65+
$70 - $80
Adult
$75 - $90
P-Town Ferry
Phone
+1 508-342-5569
Email
info@captjohn.com
Website
captjohn.com
Ferry from Provincetown, MA to Plymouth, MA
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$45
Schedules at
captjohn.com

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