Getting to Ptown

By plane, bus, boat or automobile, travel to P-Town is fast and easy!

The Friendly Skies…

Cape Air, (capeair.com; 866-Cape-Air) the fastest way to Provincetown. Cape Air’s twenty five minute flight from Boston’s Logan International Airport, has convenient connections with many airlines. Enjoy one ticket, one check-in and instant boarding pass services with American, Continental, Jet Blue and US Airways. When it comes to your baggage, Cape Air’s agreement with the above airlines and Alitalia, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, United and Virgin Atlantic means you can check your bag and find it waiting for you at your final destination. Details at 866-Cape-Air where there is never a charge to talk to a real live Cape Air reservations agent. Ask about special commuter book rates offering huge savings on your Provincetown flights. With almost hourly service Cape Air will have you on Herring Cove Beach in minutes! Fleet Aviation (flyfleet.com; 866-862-9509) offers 57 minute flights from New York to Provincetown. Based in NY and Hyannis, Fleet Aviation flies on your schedule anywhere in the Northeast. No lines, no connections, no crowds, no breaking the bank.

On the Road…

The aerial views sure are breathtaking, but if you’d rather take in the beautiful scenery of the seashore up close and personal, hop on board Plymouth & Brockton Bus (p-b.com; 508-746-0378). They have a fleet of buses connecting Boston and Provincetown, and a series of intermediary stops at other fabulous Cape towns, making it a particularly convenient choice. Popular pickup points include both South Station and Logan International Airport (all terminals) in Boston. There are also easy connections to New York City via Hyannis. Visit their website for a complete list of stops, schedules and associated fares.

The High Seas…

Those who love the ocean will want to hit the high seas with Boston Harbor Cruises and Bay State Cruise Company; two ferry companies that provide service to Provincetown in only 90 minutes. Bay State Cruise Company (provincetownfastferry.com; 877-783-3779) takes visitors from Boston Harbor to Provincetown aboard the Provincetown III which runs from late May to mid October. During peak season, a three-hour ferry option is available on weekends for a reduced cost. Boston Harbor Cruises (bostonharborcruises.com; 877-733-9425) departs for Provincetown from Boston’s Long Wharf with weekend service starting late May and daily service running from beginning of June to mid October. Whether you fly, ride, sail or drive into P-Town, don’t forget (especially if you don’t get to New England often) that ferries are also a quick, convenient way to set sail for a day-trip to Boston, and explore all the history, culture and excitement that the region’s largest city has to offer.