The CapeFlyer officially returns Memorial Day weekend, kicking off service on Friday, May 22, and running through Labor Day. The seasonal weekend train offers a stress-free, traffic-free ride from South Station to Cape Cod, making it easier than ever to plan a beach escape.
The CapeFlyer runs once daily Friday through Sunday in each direction, with a 2.5-hour journey connecting Boston to the Cape. Friday departures leave South Station at 5:22 PM., arriving in Hyannis at 8:00 PM., with a return trip later that evening. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains depart Boston at 7:50 AM. and leave Hyannis at 6:15 PM., giving travelers a full day to explore.
CapeFlyer stops
Hyannis is the final destination from Boston, and the place to go if you want to take a ferry to the islands of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard.
In addition to Hyannis, the CapeFlyer stops at:
- South Station
- Braintree
- Brockton
- Middleborough/Lakeville
- Wareham Village
- Buzzards Bay
- Bourne
- Hyannis
Fares and Summer Sundays
Ticket prices vary depending on where you board, ranging from $8 to $40 for round-trip travel. Riders can purchase tickets through the MBTA mTicket app, at South Station, or on board. Frequent travelers can also take advantage of the SummerRide pass, which offers 10 rides for the price of 8.
This year, there’s an extra incentive to ride: deeply discounted “Super Summer Sundays.” On select Sundays in July, August, and September, round-trip tickets between Boston and Hyannis will be just $20—half off the usual $40 fare. That breaks down to only $10 each way for one of the most scenic trips in Massachusetts.
For those looking to turn a day trip into a full getaway, popular stays include Chatham Bars Inn, Red Jacket Beach Resort, AutoCamp Cape Cod, and island escapes like The Brant on Nantucket.
