Travel and transport agencies Massachusetts

Shuttles are generally a cheaper option than regular cabs. However, in Boston, the distance between the airport and the city center is rather short, so the fare is not always advantageous - if you take a shuttle during rush hour, for example, you'll pay the same price as for a regular cab, for a longer journey time. It all depends on your situation: if you're traveling with several people, a cab is often the best option; on the other hand, if you're traveling alone to the city center, shuttles are a little cheaper.

On sunny days, cycling can be an excellent way to discover the island. You can explore at your own pace and avoid the traffic jams that have unfortunately become commonplace during the high season. This bike rental company is located 30 meters from the ferry terminal on Water Street. Several types of bike are available for hire: road, hybrid, all-terrain, electric-assist, children's, and more. Conveniently, they can also deliver your bike wherever you are on the island. Just give them a call!

This small airport makes it possible to reach the cape by plane. For those who can afford it, it is a huge time saver, especially in the summer when the roads are congested. It is a municipal airport, so it is only served by American airlines, such as Cape Air and Jet Blue, and only allows you to reach certain cities on the East Coast, such as New York and Boston. The islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are also served.

This ferry company runs year-round between Nantucket and Hyannis. The ferry takes about an hour to make the crossing and sails all year round. Connections are most frequent from May to October, but there are several daily connections even in winter. There are also connections between Oak Bluffs (Martha's Vineyard) and Nantucket from June to September. Schedules are available on the Internet and at the ports of departure. Hy-Line Cruises ferries carry passengers only, so you will need to leave your car at the dedicated Hyannis car park.

In high season, a train connects South Station to Boston and Hyannis Transportation Center in 2.5 hours, passing through several stops including Braintree, Bourne and Buzzards Bay. It runs only on weekends, from Friday evening from 6pm until Sunday evening, with the last train to Boston running at around 9pm. This train with its flashy colours is an excellent way to reach Hyannis, as it avoids the traffic jams that are frequent in high season. It takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to get from Hyannis to Boston.

The fast ferry that takes passengers from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs does not take vehicles on board. If you wish to travel by car to Martha's Vineyard, you will need to either take the Steamship Authority ferries with your vehicle or hire a car once you get there. This branch of the rental company Budget is ideally located on the harbour, at the arrival of the Hy-Line and Steamship boats. There are three other Budget offices on the island, two in Vineyard Haven and one at the airport.

We can't say it enough: cycling is the best way to explore the island! On leaving the ferry, you have to turn left to find Anderson's Bike Rental, which is just a few meters on the right. The manager provides a map of the island and suggests routes. Please note that this bike rental company is ideally located near the National Forest Bike Trail, which offers a separate bike path from the road. The rate is degressive for a rental of several days. Rental of tandems, mountain bikes, electric bikes, etc.

It's the island's bus system. Buses leave every day of the week from 7am to 11.30am. They serve Madaket, Miacomet, Siasconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches (the last 2 being served from mid-June to early September every day from 10am to 6pm). Stops are in Washington and Salem Streets, one block from Main Street. For Madaket and Jetties Beaches, the stop is on Broad Street, at the Peter Foulger Museum. The buses, which previously ran only during the high season, now operate year-round.

There are several ways to reach Nantucket, thanks to the traditional ferry, which operates all year round, and the fast ferry, which sails mainly in summer. Both depart from Hyannis on Cape Cod. In summer, there's also a connection between Martha's Vineyard (Oak Bluffs) and Nantucket. If you want to take your car with you, you'll need to take the traditional ferry, which takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to reach Nantucket from Hyannis. Advance reservations are required for vehicles (no need to reserve for pedestrians).

Martha's Vineyard has retained a very appreciable wild side, and this is precisely one of the reasons for its great popularity. But it also means that the means of transport on the island are limited! Many visitors choose to come by car (hence the traffic jams during the summer), but if this is not your case, you should know that a bus service serves each of the 6 villages on the island. Tickets can be purchased on the bus and at the Steamship Authority ticket offices.

The ferry connects Woods Hole (Falmouth to Cape Cod) to Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs several times a day, all year round. Off season, no need to reserve a seat unless you wish to drive by. In season, book in advance! The ferry is often full. When arriving in Falmouth, if you are a foot passenger, you must leave your car in the car park (the most common is the one located at 286 Palmer Avenue, the others are listed online). Then take a shuttle bus that will drop you off directly at the pier.

This ferry company operates between Hyannis and Oak Bluffs in season (May to October) only. There are up to 6 connections daily between 8am and 7.25pm, a 55-minute crossing from Hyannis. Timetables are available on the internet and at the ports of departure. There are also connections to Nantucket from Oak Bluffs. The ferry does not take vehicles on board, you will need to leave your car in the car park in Hyannis if you have one. By purchasing your tickets on site, you will be able to reserve a parking space.

What's the point of being surrounded by water if you don't want to take a boat? Boston has a taxi-boat service, which serves around 15 stops in the city (on the waterfront). The airport is one of the stops, and you can then take the 66 bus to the terminals. Year-round service, the boats are covered and heated in winter. If you haven't booked in advance on the website, you can call them to come and pick you up. It usually takes 20 minutes for them to arrive.

Cycling is undoubtedly the best option for getting around Provincetown and the surrounding area. This agency has been offering bicycles for rent since the 1990s. We appreciate the wide variety of two-wheelers, from hybrid bikes to off-road bikes and road bikes. For families, the "tag along" is ideal, since it allows a child's bike to be attached to an adult's bike. It is also possible to rent electric bikes. All two-wheelers are in excellent condition, and helmet rental is free of charge.

If you want to spend a weekend in Provincetown from Boston, this is surely the best option - not the cheapest, certainly, but the simplest and most charming! No need for a car, no traffic jams, in 1h30 you're there! Ferries operate daily between May and October, usually with three departures a day. You will have the possibility to take a two-wheeler on board, if you wish to discover Provincetown by bike. We advise you to book in advance on the website, as cruises are popular.

A very practical bus that circles the Cape from elbow to tip and serves the following seven towns: Brewster, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. There is no need to be in a hurry as, in addition to the main stops (indicated in red on the Flex leaflet available at all information points), the Flex Bus stops at other locations if passengers request it (grey stops on the same map). But the journey remains pleasant! Buses run all year round, but in winter they are less frequent.

This bus company operates several daily routes between Boston's South Station and Cape Cod's main towns (Hyannis, Sagamore, Plymouth, Rockland...). The buses are comfortable and all have toilets, air conditioning and wifi. They have the advantage of being frequent and more economical than the ferry. Buses run every day. The line from Boston's Logan Airport serves Hyannis in 2 hours and Plymouth in 1.5 hours. The bus from Hyannis to Provincetown takes less than 2 hours.

This airline serves many destinations in the New England region, particularly in the states of Massachusetts and Maine, but also Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont. Cape Air is also the only airline to offer flights to the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard throughout the year, departing from Boston, Hyannis, New Bedford and New York. If you are visiting New England from another city in the United States, Cape Air also serves Illinois, Montana and the Caribbean.

MTBA is Boston's transportation network (subway, bus, streetcar and commuter rail). Boston's subway serves the entire city, as well as its suburbs (including Cambridge and Brookline). There are five main lines (blue, orange, green, grey and red) that branch off in several directions, signified by letters. To get your bearings, know that Outbound (under the station name) means you are leaving the city, Inbound means you are entering the city.

This is the place to go to catch trains heading north. Several commuter rail lines that serve the Boston area start here. If you're going to Salem or Gloucester, you'll take the line to Rockport; if you're going to Concord, you'll need to take the Wachusett line. North Station is also served by Amtrak. The Downeaster reaches Brunswick, Maine, from Boston via Exeter, NH; Dover, NH; or Portland, ME.

The Logan Express is a bus that runs between the airport and Boston, as well as several towns in the surrounding suburbs. Within Boston itself, the Logan Express has one stop in the Back Bay neighborhood. It also serves four Greater Boston towns: Braintree, Framingham, Peabody and Woburn. It runs every day, every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on destination and time of day. Tickets can be purchased online or at the airport. Perfect for reaching certain suburban cities directly from the airport, and without breaking the bank.

Services offered at this location may vary, so it's advisable to call the post office at 617-742-0012 for specific information on available services. The post office offers services such as sending greeting cards, guaranteed express shipping, printing labels with postage, receiving pending mail, reserving or renewing a P.O. box, and much more.

The Boston Public Library.

Free unlimited wifi, free access to computers in the municipal library for 30 minutes (2 extensions of 15 minutes allowed). Before using a computer, go to the reception to request the connection.

The Tisbury Post Office, located in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, is a convenient place to send and receive mail. However, please note that opening hours are subject to change, so check before you go. The post office also offers additional services such as stamp purchasing and parcel delivery.