There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Provincetown by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MAferry Fast Ferry
3h 52m$77–107Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Provincetowncar 130.3 mi
2h 52m$24–35Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Provincetownbus
6h 44m$28–76Train, fly
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)plane BOS - PVC
4h 1m$126–286Ferry
- 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$108–135
Salem to Provincetown by train, subway, bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Provincetown is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Provincetown is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Provincetown. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Provincetown via Congress St @ Sudbury St, Boston South Station and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Salem to Provincetown. 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 Provincetown is 74 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Provincetown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Salem to Provincetown, including transfers.
Salem to Provincetown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Provincetown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Provincetown is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Salem to Provincetown.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Provincetown, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Provincetown via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, Boston South Station, and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 6h 44m. 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
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Provincetown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 617-748-1428
- Website
- Provincetown Fast Ferry
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
- Provincetown Fast Ferry
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
- Provincetown Fast Ferry
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Central Wharf to Seaport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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