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The train will make weekend trips between South Station and Hyannis starting May 22.

There’s good news for Cape-bound travelers from Boston: weekend train service begins on Friday.

The CapeFlyer weekend train service will resume seasonal operations for its 13th season on May 22. The train runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

More than 10,000 CapeFLYER tickets were sold in 2025, according to John Killeen, Ceo and general manager of Keolis Commuter Services, which partners with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the MBTA to offer the service. There was a 9% ridership increase on the CapeFLYER in 2025, according to John Kennedy, CCRTA administrator.

“The continued growth shows just how much riders enjoy the convenience and experience of traveling to Cape Cod by train,” said Kennedy, in a statement. “From the popular bike car to the café car offering food and adult beverages, the CapeFLYER has become part of the Cape Cod summer experience and a fun, relaxing way to avoid bridge traffic and start your vacation the moment you step onboard. We look forward to welcoming both returning and first time riders for another exciting season.”

The roundtrip trains operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with expanded service during holidays. The train will operate regular service on June 19 during the World Cup match at Boston Stadium, noted the MBTA.  

CapeFLYER service begins at Boston’s South Station and stops in Braintree, Brockton, Lakeville, Wareham, Buzzards Bay, and Bourne, before ending in Hyannis.

Customers enjoy free wifi and can board with a pet or bicycle for free. There is a bicycle car with racks for bikes and tool kits for tuning them up during the ride. There is also a café car, and the train is wheelchair-accessible.

A round-trip ticket from South Station to Hyannis costs $40, and children 11 and under ride free with a paying adult. Reservations are not required. Tickets are available on the mTicket app and also at South Station.

Check out capeflyer.com for schedules and additional fares. The CCRTA helps passengers arriving in Hyannis with ferries and buses to other destinations on the Cape, and travelers can visit CapeCodRTA.org to learn more.

Heading to the Cape this summer? Check out our Cape Cod Travel Guide, full of recommendations for beaches, trails, restaurants, historic sites, and more.