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.
Where to Eat in Barnstable
If you’re looking for affordable options, Colombo's Cafe (544 Main St) and Torino Restaurant and Bar (415 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Barnstable
How to Get to Barnstable
Plane
When flying to Barnstable, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstable. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Barnstable is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 97 km 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 105 km and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Barnstable 2155 Iyannough Rd, located 4 km from downtown Barnstable. Barnstable Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.