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. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Bus. 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. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Bus. 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 (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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, 2506 reviews)
$126+
Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 403 reviews)
$309+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 601 reviews)
$231+
Lamb and Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 38 reviews)
$283+
Cape Codder Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1023 reviews)
$231+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hyannis Cape Cod
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1235 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Barnstable

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.