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Cape Cod, town by town.

41 towns — plus Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Plymouth — each with its own page.

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Regions

Select a town on the map to open its guide. Hyannis and Woods Hole & Falmouth are the two main ports for the islands.

How do I get to Cape Cod?

By car, every route onto the Cape crosses the Cape Cod Canal on one of two bridges: the Sagamore or the Bourne. From the Sagamore, Route 6 is the fast highway to the Outer Cape and 6A is the slow historic road along the bay. From the Bourne, Route 28 runs down to Falmouth and the Vineyard ferries, then east to Chatham. Without a car, coaches run from Boston to Hyannis and Woods Hole, the CapeFLYER train runs on summer weekends, and CCRTA buses link the towns. The islands are reached by ferry, mainly from Hyannis and Woods Hole, or by a short flight.
By car2 bridges · Routes 6, 6A and 28

Sagamore Bridge

Route 3 → Route 6

From Boston and the South Shore

Bourne Bridge

Route 25 → Route 28

From Providence, New York, I-495 and I-195

Route 6 · Mid-Cape Highway

The fast way. A divided highway from the Sagamore Bridge to Orleans, then on to Provincetown.

Route 6A · Old King's Highway

Historic and slower. Bay-side villages from Sandwich to Orleans, with stop-and-go through each town center.

Route 28 · South shore

From the Bourne Bridge down to Falmouth and the Vineyard ferries, then east through Mashpee, Hyannis and Harwich to Chatham. Slower, with lights and traffic.

Summer Fridays and Saturdays back up at both bridges.

By airBoston, Providence and 4 local airports

BOS · Boston Logan International

Major hub. Drive south on Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge.

PVD · Rhode Island T.F. Green International

Drive east on I-195 and Route 25 to the Bourne Bridge.

HYA · Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis

Regional flights, on the Cape itself.

PVC · Provincetown Municipal

Short regional flights from Boston.

MVY · Martha's Vineyard Airport

Regional flights year-round; more cities in summer.

ACK · Nantucket Memorial

Regional flights year-round; more cities in summer.

By ferry14 routes to Provincetown and the islands

To Provincetown

Boston → Provincetown

Bay State Cruise Co. · Boston Harbor City Cruises

Passenger, fast ferry · Seasonal

Plymouth → Provincetown

Captain John Boats

Passenger · Seasonal

To Martha's Vineyard

Woods Hole → Vineyard Haven

Steamship Authority

Car & passenger · Year-round

Woods Hole → Oak Bluffs

Steamship Authority

Car & passenger · Seasonal

Falmouth → Oak Bluffs

Island Queen

Passenger · Seasonal

Falmouth → Edgartown

Falmouth–Edgartown Ferry

Passenger · Seasonal

Hyannis → Oak Bluffs

Hy-Line Cruises

Passenger, fast ferry · Seasonal

New Bedford → Oak Bluffs & Vineyard Haven

Seastreak

Passenger, fast ferry · Seasonal

Quonset Point, RI → Oak Bluffs

Vineyard Fast Ferry

Passenger, fast ferry · Seasonal

To Nantucket

Hyannis → Nantucket

Steamship Authority

Car & passenger, plus fast ferry · Year-round

Hyannis → Nantucket

Hy-Line Cruises

Passenger, fast ferry · Year-round

Harwich Port → Nantucket

Freedom Cruise Line

Passenger · Seasonal

New Bedford → Nantucket

Seastreak

Passenger, fast ferry · Seasonal

Oak Bluffs → Nantucket

Hy-Line Cruises (inter-island)

Passenger · Summer only

Operators and seasons as of 2026. Confirm schedules with the operator. Routes on the map show where each ferry runs, not for navigation.

By bus & trainCCRTA buses, Peter Pan, P&B and the CapeFLYER

Routes checked against the operators’ sites on Oct 1, 2026. Check schedules before you travel.

Cape Cod public buses

Sealine: Hyannis → Woods Hole

Mashpee, Falmouth

CCRTA · See schedule

H2O Line: Hyannis → Orleans

Route 28: Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham

CCRTA · See schedule

Villager: Hyannis → Barnstable County Courthouse

Route 132 and Route 6A

CCRTA · See schedule

Sandwich Line: Hyannis → Buzzards Bay Train Station

Centerville, Marstons Mills, Sandwich, Sagamore, Bourne

CCRTA · See schedule

Bourne Run: Buzzards Bay Train Station → Mashpee Commons

Route 28A and 151, North Falmouth

CCRTA · See schedule

Flex: Harwich → Provincetown

Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro

CCRTA · See schedule

Coach buses from Boston

Peter Pan: Boston South Station & Logan → Woods Hole

Bourne, Falmouth

Peter Pan Bus Lines · See schedule

Plymouth & Brockton: Boston South Station & Logan → Hyannis

Plymouth, Sagamore, Barnstable

Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway · See schedule

CapeFLYER train

CapeFLYER: Boston South Station → Hyannis

Middleborough, Wareham, Buzzards Bay

CCRTA with MBTA · Summer weekends

Check the operator for timetables.

Which part of Cape Cod is right for my trip?

Choose by what you want nearby: the Upper Cape is closest to the bridges and the Vineyard ferries, the Mid Cape is the busiest stretch, the Lower Cape has the calm bay beaches, and the Outer Cape runs along the National Seashore. The islands take a ferry or a flight.

Upper Cape

6 towns

Best for Draft

  • Family friendly
  • Falmouth Main Street
  • Shining Sea & Canal bike paths
  • Historic Sandwich
  • Quieter villages

Getting here Draft

  • Closest to both bridges
  • Vineyard ferries · Woods Hole & Falmouth
  • Route 28 to Falmouth

The gateway to Cape Cod — first stop over the bridges.

Mid Cape

15 towns

Best for Draft

  • Family friendly
  • Most shopping & dining
  • Warm Nantucket Sound beaches
  • Historic 6A villages
  • Rail Trail starts in Dennis

Getting here Draft

  • Busiest stretch
  • Ferries to both islands · Hyannis
  • Hyannis airport
  • Routes 6, 6A & 28

The Cape's hub — ferries, dining, and the Kennedy legacy.

Lower Cape

5 towns

Best for Draft

  • Family friendly
  • Brewster tidal flats
  • Chatham & Orleans shops
  • Seal watching in Chatham
  • Calmer pace
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail

Getting here Draft

  • Bay flats & Sound beaches
  • Route 28 to Chatham
  • Harwich Port ferry to Nantucket

The Cape's elbow — classic charm, two coasts, endless biking.

Outer Cape

4 towns

Best for Draft

  • Ocean & surf beaches
  • Quietest towns: Truro & Wellfleet
  • Provincetown nightlife & galleries
  • Dunes & Seashore trails
  • Wellfleet oysters

Getting here Draft

  • National Seashore
  • Route 6 to Provincetown
  • Ferries to Boston & Plymouth
  • Provincetown airport

Wild beaches, dunes, oysters, whales, and Provincetown.

Martha's Vineyard

7 towns

Best for Draft

  • Family friendly Oak Bluffs
  • Edgartown shopping
  • Quiet up-island towns
  • Aquinnah cliffs
  • Easy without a car

Getting here Draft

  • Ferry or flight only
  • Six towns
  • Martha's Vineyard airport

An island escape — six distinct towns, a short ferry away.

Nantucket

1 town

Best for Draft

  • Walkable cobblestone downtown
  • Bike paths island-wide
  • Calm family beaches
  • Easy without a car

Getting here Draft

  • Ferry or flight only
  • 30 miles out to sea
  • Nantucket airport

The faraway island — cobblestones, gray shingles, history.

Off-Cape

3 towns

Best for Draft

  • Pilgrim history
  • Waterfront dining
  • Cranberry bogs
  • Family friendly

Getting here Draft

  • Mainland side of the canal
  • Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge
  • Plymouth–Provincetown ferry

America's Hometown & the mainland gateway to the Cape.

Common questions about getting to Cape Cod

Which bridge should I take onto Cape Cod?

Take the Sagamore Bridge (Route 3 to Route 6) from Boston and the South Shore, or for the Mid, Lower and Outer Cape. Take the Bourne Bridge (Route 25 to Route 28) from Providence, New York, I-495 or I-195, or for Falmouth, Woods Hole and the Vineyard ferries.

Is Plymouth on Cape Cod?

No. Plymouth and Wareham are on the mainland side of the Cape Cod Canal. They're included because they're a common first or last stop on a Cape trip.

Do I need a car reservation for the island ferries?

Only if you're taking a car. The Steamship Authority is the only ferry that carries vehicles to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and summer car space often books up months ahead. Passenger ferries don't need a car booking.

Can you fly to Cape Cod?

Yes. Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis and Provincetown Municipal Airport are on the Cape, and Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket each have an airport. Most visitors fly into Boston Logan or Rhode Island T.F. Green and drive to the bridges.

Which ferries go to Provincetown?

From Boston, Bay State Cruise Co. and Boston Harbor City Cruises. From Plymouth, Captain John Boats. All run seasonally.