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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 02m.
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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 225 miles and will cost you around $37. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 420 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
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstable
Most booked hotels in Barnstable
Renting a car in Barnstable
Renting a car in Barnstable costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations 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.