Over 10,000 tickets purchased for popular train between Boston and Hyannis 

BOSTON – The MBTA today announced that the popular CapeFLYER train has reached a record number of tickets sold for the Summer 2025 season. Over 10,800 passengers purchased tickets between Boston and Hyannis on summer weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year, compared to about 9,700 last year.

“The continued rise in CapeFLYER ticket sales shows how vital this service is to residents, visitors, and the communities it serves,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “By providing an affordable and reliable alternative to driving, the Cape Flyer expands access to the Cape, supports local economies, reduces traffic congestion, and delivers a more sustainable way to travel,”

“Massachusetts has so much to offer to residents and visitors. Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, we are privileged to have the ability to provide connected mass transportation services to Cape Cod with our partners at MassDOT, Keolis, and CCRTA. The CapeFLYER finished this year with record ridership and demonstrates how access to mass transportation improves quality of life. To the thousands of passengers that chose the CapeFLYER as their preferred choice of travel, a big thank you for letting us serve you!” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “This is a great reminder that public transit supports all kinds of travels. Not just during the summer, but all seasons, all year long. Take advantage of our $10 Weekend Pass, and keep an eye out for robust service to Salem’s Haunted Happenings and so much more.”

“The record ridership on the CapeFlyer is proof that the train is a great option for leisure travel,” said Keolis General Manager and CEO John Killeen. “Passengers can pass by weekend traffic while easily traveling to summer fun. Keolis is proud to partner with the MBTA and CCRTA to continue to make the CapeFlyer a success.”

“The CapeFLYER continues to prove its value as a vital connection between Boston and Cape Cod. With nearly 11,000 ticket sales this summer, the highest in the train’s history, we are proud to see more people than ever choosing this service,” said Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Acting Administrator Kathleen Jensen. “Passengers enjoy the convenience of not having to sit in bridge traffic while traveling comfortably to the Cape. Cape Cod is a world-class tourist destination, and this record ridership shows that when we work together with our partners at Keolis, MassDOT, and the MBTA, we can provide a travel option that is convenient, affordable, and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. We look forward to building on this success next season.”

The CapeFLYER is a unique partnership between Keolis, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to improve access to Cape Cod for residents and visitors.

CapeFLYER service has operated since 2013. The train travels between Boston’s South Station, Braintree, Brockton, Lakeville, Wareham, Buzzards Bay, Bourne, and Hyannis. The train includes a bicycle car with racks and tools as well as a café car featuring snacks and beverages.

The trip from South Station to Hyannis takes about two hours and forty minutes.

For more information, please visit mbta.com or connect with the T on X @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. 

### 

Keolis Commuter Services has operated and maintained the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail system, the sixth largest commuter rail operation in North America, for over ten years. KCS is a subsidiary of Keolis North America (KNA), both headquartered in Boston, and employs approximately 2,500 people throughout the region. KCS and KNA are part of Keolis Group, an innovative global leader in transit services with more than a century of passenger transportation experience and operations in 13 countries.    

###