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. 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.
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.
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.
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.