There are 6 ways to get from Provincetown to Salem by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MAferry
- Take the ferry from Seaport to Lovejoy Wharfferry
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain
3h 59m$78–106Drive 129.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Provincetown to Salemcar 129.9 mi
2h 51m$24–35Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Provincetown to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
6h 7m$38–66Fly from Provincetown Municipal Airport, train
- Fly from Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PVC - BOS
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
3h 27m$126–286Ferry
- Take the ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MAferry
- Take the ferry from Seaport to Central Wharfferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry
4h 54m$110–132Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Provincetown to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane HYA - BOS
5h 30m$134–350
Provincetown to Salem by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Provincetown to Salem is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Provincetown to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Provincetown to Salem. However, there are services departing from Provincetown and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Hyannis Transportation Center, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Provincetown to Salem. However, there are services departing from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA and arriving at Salem Ferry Terminal via Seaport and Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Provincetown and Salem is 73 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Provincetown to Salem without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Provincetown to Salem, including transfers.
Provincetown to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Provincetown station.
Provincetown to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provincetown to Salem is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Provincetown to Salem.
What companies run services between Provincetown, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Provincetown to Washington St @ New Derby St via Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston, South Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to Salem Ferry Terminal via World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA, Seaport, Central Wharf, and Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal in around 4h 54m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Provincetown Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Provincetown Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Provincetown to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Provincetown to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Seaport to Lovejoy Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Seaport to Central Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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