How to Get to Ptown: Driving, Flying or by Bus, Ferry or Train

One of Provincetown’s many charms is its place at the very tip of Cap Cod: An escape at the edge of the world. As a result, traveling in and out of Provincetown may include a variety of modes – planes, trains, automobiles, buses, and/or ferries.

  • Ptown is approximately two hours from Boston by car and less than 30 minutes by air.
  • Two ferry companies offer seasonal service from Boston with high-speed options that cut your commute to 90 minutes. Ferry service is also available between Plymouth, MA and Provincetown.

Check out the table below to learn more about getting to Ptown by car, boat, air, bus or train.

Fast Ferry Schedules (2024 Season)

SUMMER SEASON (May 16 – October 20)

Ferry schedules are subject to change and can be affected by adverse weather and/or nautical conditions.
Contact ferry service providers directly for updates or to inquire about service availability.

Boston -> Provincetown

Depart Boston Arrive Ptown Frequency
8:30 AM 10:05 AM 7 Days a Week
1:00 PM 2:35 PM 7 Days a Week
5:30 PM 7:05 PM 7 Days a Week

Provincetown -> Boston

Depart PtownArrive BostonFrequency
6:30 AM8:15 AMMondays, July 8 – Sept 3*
10:30 AM12:05 PM7 Days a Week
3:00 PM4:35 PM7 Days a Week
7:30 PM9:05 PM7 Days a Week

*EARLY MONDAY morning boats will start Monday, July 8th and run every Monday through Labor Day.  Please note that due to the holiday, the early boat will depart Ptown on TUESDAY Sept 3rd instead of Monday,  Sept 2nd.

Boston -> Provincetown

Depart Boston Arrive Ptown Frequency
9:00 AM 10:35 AM 7 Days a Week, All Season
Memorial Day, Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
9:00 AM 10:45 AM Saturday & Sunday, October 18 – 20
2:00 PM 3:35 PM Saturday & Sunday, May 16 – June 9
7 Days a Week, June 10 – Sept 3
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 4 – 29
Memorial Day, Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
5:00 PM 6:45 PM Friday October 18 – 20
7:00 PM 8:45 PM Thursday – Sunday, June 10 – Sept 3

Memorial Day May 27, departures at 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Labor Day Weekend September 2 & 3, departures at 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend October 11 – 14, departures at 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Provincetown -> Boston

Depart Ptown Arrive Boston Frequency
11:30 AM 1:05 PM Saturday & Sunday, May 16 – June 9
7 Days a Week, June 10 – Sept 3
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 4 – 29
Memorial Day, Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
5:30 PM 7:05 PM 7 Days a Week, All Season
Memorial Day, Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
5:30 PM 7:15 PM Saturday & Sunday, October 18 – 20
7:00 PM 8:45 PM Friday, October 18 – 20
9:00 PM 10:45 PM Thursday – Sunday, June 10 – Sept 3
Memorial Day May 27, departures at 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Labor Day Weekend September 2 & 3, departures at 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend October 11 – 14, departures at 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM

LATE FALL SEASON (October 25 – December 1)

Ferry schedules are subject to change and can be affected by adverse weather and/or nautical conditions.
Contact ferry service providers directly for updates or to inquire about service availability.

Boston -> Provincetown

Depart BostonArrive PtownFrequency
1:00 PM2:40 PMFriday (except Wed, Nov 27)
8:30 AM10:10 AMSaturday + Sunday

Provincetown -> Boston

Depart PtownArrive BostonFrequency
3:00 PM4:40 PMFriday (except Wed, Nov 27)
3:00 PM4:40 PMSaturday + Sunday

Boston -> Provincetown

No service available

Provincetown -> Boston

No service available

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