There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
3h 24m$30–48Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Barnstablecar 84 mi
1h 48m$16–23Train, ferry
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Lovejoy Wharf to Seaportferry
- Take the ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MAferry
4h 29m$76–109Train, fly to Provincetown Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)plane BOS - PVC
2h 33m$123–283Train, bus
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus Boston
3h 25m$21–52Ferry
- Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Central Wharf to Seaportferry
- Take the ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MAferry
4h 38m$108–135Train, fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane BOS - HYA
2h 34m$123–323Train, fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane BOS - MVY
2h 41m$193–373
Salem to Cape Cod and Islands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Hyannis Transportation Center via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands. However, there are services departing from Salem Ferry Terminal and arriving at MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA via Central Wharf and World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Salem and Cape Cod and Islands is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands, including transfers.
Salem to Cape Cod and Islands bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Salem to Cape Cod and Islands bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Cape Cod and Islands is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Salem to Cape Cod and Islands.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA?
Plymouth & Brockton operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA via Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal, Central Wharf, Seaport, and World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA in around 4h 38m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Provincetown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Provincetown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–360
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- p-b.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- https://www.p-b.com/
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Ferry from Lovejoy Wharf to Seaport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Central Wharf to Seaport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 617-748-1428
- Website
- baystatecruisecompany.com
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $87
- Website
- https://baystatecruisecompany.com
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $87
- Website
- https://baystatecruisecompany.com
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com
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