Cape Cod weekend train service resumes May 23

May 22, 2025 (BOSTON, MA) - Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the MBTA’s operations and maintenance partner for the Commuter Rail, announced that the CapeFLYER will return this weekend for another summer of service between Boston’s South Station and Cape Cod. Offering roundtrip service, trains will operate Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Labor Day, along with expanded holiday service.

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.

“The Healey-Driscoll administration is committed to building a transportation system that expands access to opportunity, drives economic growth, and improves quality of life across the Commonwealth,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “The CapeFLYER has been a game-changer since its launch, and we’re proud to welcome its return for the 2025 summer season. This service not only supports our climate and equity goals by reducing car travel, it also gives passengers a head start on their vacation—offering time to relax, unwind, and connect from the moment they step on board.”

“We’re excited to again offer CapeFLYER service with our partners at MassDOT, Keolis, and CCRTA,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “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. We look forward to offering CapeFLYER service again this year that so many residents and visitors have enjoyed in the past. Avoid traffic, leave the driving to us, and sit back and relax as you take advantage of these special trips to the Cape.”

“The Cape Flyer offers a traffic and stress-free alternative to driving to Cape Cod, “said Abdellah Chajai, Keolis General Manager and CEO. “By taking the train, passengers can leave their cars at home, enjoy the scenery along the way, and make the most of their summer weekends. Keolis is pleased continue this important partnership.”

“As the CapeFLYER enters its 13th year of service, we’re proud to continue offering a reliable, scenic, and stress-free connection between Boston and Cape Cod,” said Kathleen Jensen, Acting Administrator, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. “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. Whether it’s a daytrip or a weekend getaway, the CapeFLYER makes it easy for visitors to enjoy all there is to see and do on Cape Cod. What began as a seasonal pilot has grown into a valued transportation option, and we look forward to another successful season.”

CapeFLYER service begins at Boston’s South Station and stops in Braintree, Brockton, Lakeville, Wareham, Buzzards Bay, and Bourne, ending in Hyannis. A round-trip ticket from South Station to Hyannis is $40, and children 11 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult.

Passengers should note that the Cape Flyer will stop at Lakeville Station at 125 Commercial Dr. This station was previously known as Middleboro/Lakeville.

Dogs and bikes are also welcome on board. The bicycle car will again be part of the train set with racks for bicycles and a tool kit for passengers to use to give their bikes a tune up during the ride. The train will also feature a café car.

Tickets are available now via the mTicket app and are also available for purchase at South Station.

The popular $10 roundtrip ticket for the month of June returns this year. To make day trips convenient and affordable, a $20 round-trip ticket for same-day travel on Sundays will be offered again this summer as well. Customers may also purchase a ten-ride pass for the price of eight.

To purchase tickets or to view schedules and additional fares visit www.capeflyer.com. Upon arrival at Hyannis, the CCRTA helps connect passengers to ferries and buses for further transit solutions around the Cape. To learn more about these options, visit http://www.CapeCodRTA.org.

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.

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