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Boston/Cape Cod - Fly into Boston or Providence?
Posted on 9/9/25 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 9/9/25 at 1:40 pm
We are planning a Boston/Cape Cod trip over the summer. Staying 2 nights in Boston and then 7 nights in Cape COD. We’ve never been to this area. Should we fly into Boston or Providence? It seems like the flights into Boston are more expensive.
Also any suggestions on where to stay in Boston for just a couple of nights? We are going to the Red Sox game. We will have a rental car but I’m worried about public transportation because my daughter will be in a wheelchair so not sure how accessible public transportation is.
Also any suggestions on where to stay in Boston for just a couple of nights? We are going to the Red Sox game. We will have a rental car but I’m worried about public transportation because my daughter will be in a wheelchair so not sure how accessible public transportation is.
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Posted on 9/9/25 at 2:37 pm to lsugrldej8
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We will have a rental car but I’m worried about public transportation because my daughter will be in a wheelchair so not sure how accessible public transportation is
Every station is wheelchair accessible by law. I always tell people to not drive in the city because the roads are confusing and parking is expensive. And usually the T is faster anyway. But given your situation I can understand why having a car would be a plus. Just be prepared to pay for parking garages everywhere you go.
If you weren’t renting a car I would definitely say fly into Logan. But since you are anyway, I’d say just go with the cheaper option. Providence is only 45 minutes from here so it’s not like it’s a hike.
If a Sox game is the biggest thing, no reason not to stay in Fenway. There are plenty of hotel options right around the ballpark and lots of good restaurants.
This post was edited on 9/9/25 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 9/9/25 at 2:40 pm to lsugrldej8
Was just in Nantucket this summer. If you haven’t already, plan a day trip on the ferry to Nantucket. We drove from Boston to Cape Cod and took the ferry over to Nantucket.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:22 pm to AbitaFan08
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Every station is wheelchair accessible by law.
Assuming this is a Boston specific law? There are tons of stations in New York that aren't accessible.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:33 pm to H2O Tiger
I actually retract my statement - I thought it was required by law but it appears not. Most are wheelchair accessible but there are a few that aren’t. It’s mainly the green line that isn’t, which makes sense because it’s largely above ground.
This post was edited on 9/9/25 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:51 pm to AbitaFan08
everything is really close in that area so if it's cheaper flying into Providence it is certainly doable to get to Boston and/or cape cod
you don't need a car in Boston so if you are going there first I would probably fly into Boston
You need a rental car for Cape Cod for sure and you could do a day trip to Nantucket and/or Martha's Vineyard
you don't need a car in Boston so if you are going there first I would probably fly into Boston
You need a rental car for Cape Cod for sure and you could do a day trip to Nantucket and/or Martha's Vineyard
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:09 pm to H2O Tiger
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Assuming this is a Boston specific law? There are tons of stations in New York that aren't accessible.
As long as they haven't done major renovation work then any structure in place before Federal ADA laws went into effect in 1990 don't have to provide wheelchair access. Stations that do not usually have a work around available but unless you know about the work around then it isn't always apparent to a user.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 7:34 pm to lsugrldej8
The MBTA website lets you know which stops are handicap accessible if you click on the different lines: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:39 pm to lsugrldej8
Nantucket and/or Martha’s Vineyard are both great places to visit. I’ll (hopefully) take my grand kids there one day.
I’ve flown Cape Air to both direct from Logan (BOS).
Don’t know if that’s not doable for your daughter.
Good luck & have a great time.
I love that whole area.
I’ve flown Cape Air to both direct from Logan (BOS).
Don’t know if that’s not doable for your daughter.
Good luck & have a great time.
I love that whole area.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:59 pm to AbitaFan08
Boston was odd to me because the T line I rode for one client was essentially ground level (underground); there wasn't a platform. I didn't look for elevators to get down there (basically MIT area to Faneuil Hall area.
There is also para transit at The RIDE.
There is also para transit at The RIDE.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 10:10 pm to TigerAlum1982
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Was just in Nantucket this summer. If you haven’t already, plan a day trip on the ferry to Nantucket. We drove from Boston to Cape Cod and took the ferry over to Nantucket.
I did the double island from Hyannis. Took ferry to Nantucket and spent around 5 hours there and then took the ferry to Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard for a couple of hours before the ferry back to Hyannis.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 5:29 am to lsugrldej8
Definitely don't need a car in Boston, so the extra money you spend on the flight may be saved by not renting a car for 2 days. Providence airport is great though, much easier than Boston, and only 45 minutes from away.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 8:07 am to CONNECTICUTTIGER
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Definitely don't need a car in Boston
I'd agree.... went a couple years ago and didn't get a car until we headed to Cape. Parking seems like a nightmare in Boston and traffic was pretty terrible.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 9:26 am to lsugrldej8
Fly into whatever is cheaper. Providence is not a bad airport. Although there is a train station there, few trains stop - you can catch a cab to downtown Providence and then a train (Amtrak or MBTA) to Boston. If you need a downtown hotel, check out the Back Bay area.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 9:54 am to lsugrldej8
Since you have bags for ~10 days + daughter that requires wheelchair assistance, I'd probably fly into Logan on convenience alone.
There's a DoubleTree Suites right on the border of Allston and Cambridge. A lot of space in the room and there's a self-parking garage with easy access to 90. Easy hop onto 93S/3A for the Cape.
There's a DoubleTree Suites right on the border of Allston and Cambridge. A lot of space in the room and there's a self-parking garage with easy access to 90. Easy hop onto 93S/3A for the Cape.
This post was edited on 9/10/25 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 8:03 am to lsugrldej8
You might want to plan your airports based on what days you want to go to and from the Cape. Friday to Cape and Sunday back see very bad traffic with Boston being much worse than Providence. The Cape Ferries are nice but don't plan on taking one on a travel-critical day. They occasionally get delayed or cancelled due to weather. Boston Marriott Long Wharf is a great stay...actually on a long wharf.
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