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How to get from Boston to Provincetown by bus?

By bus

To get from Boston to Provincetown in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Macmillan Pier, Provincetown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    ID 75
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SL5, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Boston to Provincetown in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL5 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Macmillan Pier, Provincetown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6567
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    ID 75
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Provincetown

The distance between Boston, Boston and Provincetown, Boston is approximately 123.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Provincetown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St

Public transit stations close to Provincetown, Boston

Provincetown is located at Provincetown, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Macmillan Pier, Provincetown.

Bus stations close to Provincetown:

  • Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
  • Stop & Shop, Provincetown
  • Cumberland Farms Provincetown

Ferry stations close to Provincetown:

  • Macmillan Pier, Provincetown, MA

Alternative route by bus via SL5, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Boston to Provincetown in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL5 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Transportation Center Hyannis station to Macmillan Pier, Provincetown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6567
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transportation Center Hyannis
    95 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Provincetown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    Ride to bus station
    Macmillan Pier, Provincetown
    ID 75
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Provincetown?

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston to Provincetown?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Provincetown in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Provincetown in Boston?

    The SL4 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station near Provincetown in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Provincetown in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston and Provincetown in Boston by bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston to get to Provincetown in Boston?

    Get on the SL4 bus from the South Station stop near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston and Provincetown in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Essex St @ Atlantic Ave stop, which is closest to Provincetown in Boston.

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