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.
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 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 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.