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Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from New York City

Independent train getaway from New York City to Boston and Cape Cod

Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from New York City, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations operates this four-day, three-night independent getaway that starts in New York City and ends in Provincetown, using Boston as the base for most of the trip. Travelers take the Northeast Regional train from New York City to Boston, then settle into three nights at a Boston hotel. A hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour and a Boston CityPASS covering the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science give structure to the city portion, along with a choice of two more attractions such as Boston Harbor Cruise or Franklin Park Zoo. A day trip on the Provincetown Ferry adds a look at Cape Cod's villages, lighthouses, beaches and seafood restaurants before the Northeast Regional carries travelers back to New York City. The trip suits independent travelers who want a short, self-paced break rather than a fully guided tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only one meal, a dinner, is included across the four days; other meals are on your own.
  • The Boston CityPASS covers the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, but the two extra attractions come from a pick-two list (Boston Harbor Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard Museum of Natural History), not all three together.
  • The operator's listing does not include a day-by-day itinerary, so the exact timing of the Boston sightseeing and the Cape Cod ferry day trip is not specified here.

Included

  • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Boston
  • Boston CityPASS® including: New England Aquarium, Museum of Science
  • Choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: Boston Harbor Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo, Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from New York, NY on the Northeast Regional®
  • Roundtrip service on Provincetown Ferry from Boston to Cape Cod
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 1 meal included (1 dinner)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price?
Yes. Roundtrip Amtrak Coach travel between New York City and Boston on the Northeast Regional is included in the 879 US dollar from-price.
Is this an escorted tour or an independent trip?
It is an independent rail vacation. Travelers explore Boston and Cape Cod at their own pace.
Which train is used?
The Northeast Regional, running roundtrip between New York City and Boston.
What is included besides the train and hotel?
A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Boston, a Boston CityPASS covering the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science, a choice of two more attractions, roundtrip Provincetown Ferry service from Boston to Cape Cod, and one dinner.
How long is the Cape Cod visit?
The package describes it as a day trip by Provincetown Ferry from Boston; no overnight stay in Cape Cod is included.

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