There are 3 ways to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Boston by ferry, bus, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MAferry Fast Ferry
1h 35m$70–90Drive 68.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstable to Bostoncar 68.7 mi
1h 25m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
1h 50m$14–25
Cape Cod and Islands to Boston by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Boston is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hyannis Transportation Center and arriving at Boston South Buses. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA and arriving at World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Cape Cod and Islands and Boston is 54 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cape Cod and Islands to Boston without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs $70 - $90.
The ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Cape Cod and Islands to Boston bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Cape Cod and Islands to Boston bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Cod and Islands to Boston is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Cape Cod and Islands to Boston.
What companies run services between Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Bay State Cruise Company operates a ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, 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 Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses hourly. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- +1 617-748-1428
- Website
- Provincetown Fast Ferry
Ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $87
- Website
- Provincetown Fast Ferry
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