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

Barnstable in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstable in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Barnstable include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstable. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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.

Plane

When flying to Barnstable, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Barnstable include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstable. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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.

Airlines serving Barnstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstable

Most booked hotels in Barnstable

Hyannis Travel Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2491 reviews)
$113+
Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 410 reviews)
$234+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 595 reviews)
$182+
Lamb and Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 38 reviews)
$283+
Cape Codder Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1039 reviews)
$176+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hyannis Cape Cod
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1223 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Barnstable

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Barnstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Barnstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.