There are 10 ways to get from New York to Provincetown by train, ferry, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, ferry • 6h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 10m
8 alternative options
Bus, ferry • 7h 38m
Drive • 5h 52m
Fly Newark to Boston, ferry • 6h 17m
Fly New York JFK to Boston, ferry • 6h 28m
Fly New York JFK to Hyannis, bus • 6h 16m
New York to Provincetown by train, bus, walk and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Provincetown is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Provincetown is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Provincetown. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA via Boston South Buses and Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between New York and Provincetown is 287 miles. The road distance is 298 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Provincetown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs $65 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from New York to Provincetown, including transfers.
New York to Provincetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to Provincetown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Provincetown is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from New York to Provincetown.
There are 248+ hotels available in Provincetown. Prices start at $60 USD per night.
- Distance: 287.4 miles
- Duration: 6h 57m
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Provincetown, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from New York to Provincetown via Boston, Boston South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
Flights from New York La Guardia to Hyannis via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $550
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from New York JFK to Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Hyannis via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Newark to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from New York La Guardia to Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- (508) 746-0378
- 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
- $19 - $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
- 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
- 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
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