BOSTON — Spring-like weather remains elusive for much of the northern U.S. But operationally, summer has arrived for commuter rail systems.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and its contract commuter operator, Keolis, on Friday (May 23) launched the seasonal CapeFlyer train between Boston and Cape Cod. The first day of Friday-Saturday-Sunday-holiday service came a day after the Long Island Railroad initiated its own summer operation to the Hamptons [see “A sign of summer: LIRR launches …,” Trains News Wire, May 23, 2025].
The CapeFlyer is a partnership of Keolis, the MBTA, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. This is its 13th year of operation.
“With amenities like a café car, first-class seating, and a dedicated bike car, the CapeFlyer delivers a comfortable and convenient experience that keeps riders coming back year after year,” said Kathleen Jensen, acting administrator of the CCRTA, in a press release. “… What began as a seasonal pilot has grown into a valued transportation option, and we look forward to another successful season.”
The service offers one round trip daily between Boston’s South Station and Hyannis, Mass., with six intermediate stops. Round trip tickets are $40, with a $10 round trip fare available in June. Schedules and additional ticket information are available here.
“The return of the CapeFlyer every year is a great reminder that public transit supports all kinds of travel, including to summer fun and recreational activities to the Cape and Islands every season,” said MBTA CEO Phillip Eng. “We look forward to offering CapeFLYER service again this year that so many residents and visitors have enjoyed in the past.”
