There are 9 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 47m
$124 - $217
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 29m
$53 - $78
7 alternative options
Bus, ferry • 9h 7m
$65 - $107
Drive • 5h 51m
$29 - $45
Train to White Plains, fly to Provincetown • 4h 59m
$287 - $563
Fly Newark to Boston, ferry • 5h 35m
$115 - $281
Fly New York JFK to Boston, ferry • 5h 40m
$163 - $315
Fly New York La Guardia to Boston, ferry • 5h 53m
$125 - $270
Fly New York JFK to Hyannis, bus • 6h 18m
$200 - $389
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Provincetown is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 51m.
The quickest way to get from New York to Provincetown is to train and fly which costs $280 - $600 and takes 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Provincetown. However, there are services departing from 230 W 36th St. NYC 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 29m.
The distance between New York and Provincetown is 219 miles. The road distance is 297.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Provincetown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from New York to Provincetown, including transfers.
New York to Provincetown bus services, operated by Boltbus, depart from 230 W 36th St. NYC station.
The quickest flight from White Plains Airport to Provincetown Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
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 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from New York to Provincetown.
- Distance: 219.4 miles
- Duration: 6h 47m
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 South Buses, Hyannis Transportation Center, and Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $500
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,000
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $450
Flights from New York JFK to Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $11 - $230
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $270
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $500
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from White Plains to Provincetown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $320
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,000
Flights from New York JFK to Hyannis via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Hyannis via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $260
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
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $130
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $60 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $180
- Phone
- +1 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $21
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- At Station Off-Peak
- $9 - $12
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $16
- At Station Peak
- $12 - $15
- Onboard-Peak
- $19 - $21
- Phone
- 1 855 888-7160
- gobuses@facebook.com
- Website
- gobuses.com
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- gobuses.com
- Phone
- +1 1-877-265-8287
- Website
- boltbus.com
Bus from 230 W 36th St. NYC to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Website
- boltbus.com
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Schedules at
- p-b.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Transportation Center, Hyannis, MA to Chamber of Commerce & MacMillan Pier. Provincetown, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
- Schedules at
- baystatecruisecompany.com
- Phone
- +1-877-733-9425
- Website
- bostonharborcruises.com
Ferry from Boston to Provincetown Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Schedules at
- bostonharborcruises.com
- Adult
- $64
- Senior
- $60
- Child
- $41
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