Barnstable travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barnstable
With a population of 47,821, Barnstable is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Barnstable deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Barnstable
How to Get to Barnstable
Plane
When flying to Barnstable, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Barnstable is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles from Barnstable. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles. The most popular bus station is Barnstable 2155 Iyannough Rd, located 2 miles from downtown Barnstable. Barnstable Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.