Transportation

• Long Wharf, Boston to the Charlestown Navy Yard; Charlestown Navy Yard to Lovejoy Wharf, North Station. Lovejoy Wharf to John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse and the World Trade Center
  Boston Harbor Cruises, (877) 733-9425, (617) 227-4321
• Rowes Wharf, Boston to Hewitt’s Cove, Hingham
  Boston Harbor Cruises, (877) 733-9425, (617) 227-4321
• Hingham Shipyard, Hingham to Rowes Wharf, Boston
  Boston Harbor Cruises, (877) 733-9425, (617) 227-4321

• The Salem Ferry, Long Wharf Boston to Salem
  (877) 733-9425

• Cape Cod Fast Ferry, Boston to Provincetown
  (617) 748-1428

• Boston Harbor Islands from Long Wharf, Boston
  (877) 733-9425

• Hingham/Hull Ferry from Boston
  (877) 733-9425

• From New Jersey, New York City and New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard
  SeaStreak; (800) 262-8743

• Quonset Point, Rhode Island, to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
  Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry; (401) 295-4040

• From Plymouth to Provincetown
  Captain John Boats; (800) 225-4000

• From New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket
  Seastreak

Island ferries are seasonal except where indicated by (YR). Only the Steamship Authority transports vehicles to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island. Space is limited; reservations are required and should be made far in advance. Reservations are not required for passengers, bicycles, and motorcycles. If you plan to leave your car on Cape Cod, parking is available for a fee at the Steamship Authority docks. For more information visit www.steamshipauthority.com.

Ferry Service to Cape Cod

• From Boston to Provincetown (high-speed and regular)
  Baystate Cruise Company, 866-683-3779-, 617-748-1428
• From Boston to Provincetown (high-speed)
  Boston Harbor Cruises, 877-SEE-WHALE, 617-227-4321
• From Plymouth to Provincetown (high-speed)
  Capt. John Boats, 800-242-2469

Ferry Service to Martha’s Vineyard

• From Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven (YR)
  Steamship Authority, 508-477-8600
• From Woods Hole to Oak Bluffs (Seasonal)
  Steamship Authority, 508-477-8600
• From Hyannis to Oak Bluffs
  Hy-Line, 800-492-8082
• From Falmouth to Oak Bluffs
  Island Queen, 508-548-4800
• From Falmouth to Edgartown
  Falmouth – Edgartown Ferry 508-548-9400
• From Nantucket to Oak Bluffs
  Hy-Line, 800-492-8082
• From Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs
  Vineyard Fast Ferry, 401-295-4040
• From New Bedford to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven (Seasonal)
  SeaStreak
• From New York City and New Jersey
  SeaStreak

Ferry Service to Nantucket Island

All ferries arrive and depart from Nantucket Harbor.

From Harwichport

• Freedom Cruise Line, 508-432-8999
• From Hyannis (YR)
  Steamship Authority, 508-495-FAST (3274) or 508-477-8600
• From Hyannis (High-speed catamaran) (Seasonal)
  Steamship Authority, 508-495-FAST (3274) or 508-477-8600
• From Hyannis (high-speed catamaran)
  Hy-Line, 800-492-8082
• From Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
  Hy-Line, 800-492-8082

From New Bedford

• Seastreak, 800-262-8743

Ferry Service to Cuttyhunk Island

From New Bedford (YR)
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, 508-992-0200

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates trolleys, trains, buses, and ferries in the Greater Boston area. Commuter rail trains go as far as Lowell and Newburyport to the north of Boston; west to Worcester and Fitchburg; and south to Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, and Providence, Rhode Island. Bicycles are allowed on selected buses and trains, and on all ferries. The MBTA has also developed user guides for first-time Commuter Rail riders to help you get the most out of your visits to the Greater Boston area.

Heading to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket Island? Take a train (Cape Flyer between Boston and Cape Cod), ferry or plane, then hop on a bus or rent a bike.

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL, 800-523-6590 (TTY)
Convenient Amtrak service, featuring high-speed Acela Express and the Northeast Regional train from Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York; and New Haven, Connecticut, provide a fast ride with wide, comfortable seats, appetizing café menus and all the charm of scenic New England just outside your window.

Amtrak provides service to Boston (Westwood, Back Bay Station, North Station, and South Station), Framingham, Worcester, Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and Pittsfield.

The “T” – Greater Boston’s subway system – operates throughout the city and neighboring communities through 5 distinct lines. Tickets can be parched at most stations, and most stations will have a staff member available to answer any questions you may have. Stations can be identified by a black T on a white circular sign.

Learn more about taking the T around Greater Boston. The MBTA has also developed user guides for first-time T riders to help you get the most out of your visits to the Greater Boston area.

You may also find the trip planner and list of real-time transit apps helpful for your trip.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
(617) 222-3200, (800) 392-6100 TTY (617) 222-5146

• Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
  The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation services to its 24 member communities within Berkshire County, the western most region of Massachusetts.
• Brockton Area Transit Authority
  BAT’s fixed route service connects neighboring communities and the Central Business District in Boston, as well as major industrial parks, three colleges, medical facilities, shopping centers and area commuter rails.
• Cape Ann Transit Authority
  Including additional services to Danvers and Peabody Malls and in Ipswich, Essex and Beverly.
• Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
  Providing public transportation services for all 15 Cape Cod communities including Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet and Yarmouth. The CCRTA owns and operates the Hyannis Transportation Center in downtown Hyannis and the new state of the art CCRTA Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Dennis.
• Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA)
  Serves 40 communities throughout Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester Counties.
• Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
  GATRA provides affordable fixed-route bus service in Attleboro, Duxbury, Franklin, Kingston, Mansfield, Middleborough, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Plymouth, Raynham, Taunton, and Wareham.
• Lowell Regional Transit Authority
  Providing service to Lowell and surrounding towns.
• Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority
  The only year-round Island-wide public transportation system on Martha’s Vineyard.
• Merrimack Valley Transit Authority (MVRTA)
  The MVRTA’s Fixed Route bus service area includes Andover, Amesbury, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newburyport and North Andover. The Authority also provides service to the Lowell Transit Center for connections with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority.
• MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
  Serving the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston.
• Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
  Fixed routes include Fitchburg/Leominster/Gardner; Lunenburg (Massachusetts Ave Area) & Lancaster (Orchard Hill Plaza Area)
• Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (The WAVE)
  The WAVE provides island-wide seasonal fixed route bus service from Madaket to Sconset, Surfside to Jetties beaches, The Nantucket Airport, downtown Nantucket and the Mid Island area.
• Pioneer Valley Regional Transit Authority
  Serving 24 Member communities throughout the Pioneer Valley: Agawam, Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Easthampton, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hadley, Hampden, Holyoke, Leverett, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Northampton, Palmer, Pelham, South Hadley, Springfield, Sunderland, Ware, Westfield, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Williamsburg
• Southeastern Regional Transit Authority
  Service area includes: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, Westport
• Worcester Regional Transit Authority
  Areas served by fixed route: Auburn, Brookfield, East Brookfield, Leicester, Millbury, Oxford, Shrewsbury, Spencer, Webster, West Boylston, Worcester

• Ally Charter Bus Boston
• Boston Charter Bus Company
• BusBank
• BusRental.com
• GOGO Charter Bus Boston
• Metropolitan Shuttle – Boston Charter Buses
• Metropolitan Shuttle Boston Charter Bus
• National Charter Bus Boston
• North American Charter Bus Boston
• Shofur Boston

• C&J Trailways
• Concord Coach Lines
• GoBus
• Greyhound Bus Lines
• MegaBus
• Peter Pan
• Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Co.

• Boston Chauffeur
• DATTCO
• Fox Bus Lines
• New England Tours
• Peter Pan Bus Lines
• Wilson Bus Lines

All the major car rental companies have locations at Logan Airport, and most have downtown Boston locations. At most locations, the minimum age to rent a car is 25.

Zip Car has many locations throughout Boston and Cambridge and on several college campuses.

• Accent Limo
• All Points Limousine
• Boston Limo
• Boston Limousine
• Boston Suburban Coach
• DPV Transportation
• Go Boston Shuttle
• Joseph’s Transportation
• Knights Airport Limousine
• Limo Concierge Service (LCS)
• Mr. C Car Service
• SIXT ride Boston
• Turo