Brass Key Guesthouse

By Automobile:

From Boston (and points north)
120 miles to Provincetown; approximately two and a half hours

Proceed south on I-93 to Route 3 South.
At Exit 1, cross the Sagamore Bridge.
From Sagamore Bridge, follow directions below.

From New York City (and points west)
290 miles to Provincetown; approximately five hours

Proceed north on I-95 to Providence, Rhode Island
In Providence, take Exit 20, I-195 East toward Cape Cod.
Proceed on I-195 East for approximately 44 miles to Exit 22A: Route 25 East toward Cape Cod.
Proceed on Route 25 East for approximately nine miles to Exit 2: Route 6 East (Provincetown). Enter rotary.
Proceed around rotary to exit marked Route 6 East toward Provincetown.
Proceed approximately three miles along Cape Cod Canal to the Sagamore Bridge.
Cross the Sagamore Bridge.
From the Sagamore Bridge, follow directions below.

From Sagamore Bridge:

When you have crossed the Sagamore Bridge, this is Route 6 East.
Proceed on Route 6 East approximately 63 miles to Provincetown. Please note: we recommend careful observation of speed limits after the Orleans rotary, as the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro are known for their well-monitored speed zones.
Turn left at the third Provincetown Center exit, a single blinking yellow light.
At the end of Shank Painter Road (approximately one mile) turn left onto Bradford Street.
Drive two blocks past Court Street and turn right, as you arrive at The Brass Key signpost, into main parking area.

By Airplane:

Provincetown Airport:: Cape Air [www.flycapeair.com] services Provincetown Airport (approximately 3 miles from The Brass Key). This is certainly the easiest connection for Boston (Logan Airport) arrivals. Flying time is 25 minutes. During season, flights operate steadily throughout the day - almost to the point of shuttle service during peak weekend periods. In spring & fall shoulder periods, there are fewer connections. Although not the least expensive route, flying avoids the hassle of summer traffic on Cape Cod. Round-trip cost varies depending on season, advance purchase restrictions, etc. Some airlines have connecting fare and baggage agreements with Cape Air; check with your specific carrier. Reservations & information: (800) 352-0714. Local taxis routinely meet most arriving Provincetown flights; the fare is $5/person to the inn.
Boston - Logan Airport:: Traditionally, the gateway to Provincetown - either for air connection directly to Provincetown via Cape Air or for rental car pick-up from major rental companies. The 120-mile drive from Logan can take as little as 2½ hours or as much as 3½ hours if impacted by rush-hour traffic in Boston and weekend traffic onto Cape Cod. www.massport.com
Providence (Rhode Island) - T.F. Green Airport:: This expanding airport is a logical alternative to Boston's Logan for arriving guests who are not planning to connect directly by air to Provincetown. Airfares into Providence are often very competitive because of the entry of Southwest Airlines into this market. Driving time & distance to Provincetown from T.F. Green is virtually the same as from Logan. www.pvdairport.com
Hyannis (Cape Cod) Airport:: We do not typically recommend the use of Hyannis Airport because of the lack of connections to Provincetown. However, some guests utilize Hyannis for specific connections to New York and other destinations. Infrequent bus service from a separate downtown Hyannis bus terminal makes taxis or rental cars the most practicable mode of transfer to Provincetown (1-hour driving time). www.town.barnstable.ma.us/departments/airport/

By Ferry:

Two passenger ferry boat services come to Provincetown during the summer season. None accept automobiles although they all transport bicycles.

Bay State Cruise Company operates from Boston's World Trade Center Wharf: The new high-speed catamaran (1 hour, 50 minute crossing) has a morning and afternoon departure in each direction and is priced at $58/round-trip. The larger Provincetown II ferry boat has a departure to Provincetown at 9:00 a.m. and returns to Boston at 3:30 p.m. The trip takes a more leisurely 3 hours and is priced at approximately $29/round-trip. Information: (617) 748-1428. www.boston-ptown.com

Boston Harbor Cruises operates from Long Wharf in Boston. They have a fast ferry that departs from Boston and Provincetown 3 times a day. Rates are $58/round trip. www.bostonharborcruises.com

By Bus:

Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Company [www.p-b.com] offers connecting service via Hyannis (Cape Cod), Massachusetts from Boston and also from Providence, Rhode Island. Schedule information: (508) 771-6191.

By Rental Automobile:

Rental automobiles are available at the area's major airports. Provincetown Airport is serviced by a seasonal Enterprise Rent-A-Car concession which does allow one-way drop-offs by prior arrangement. 508-487-0009 www.enterprise.com