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Before you go
Your trip to Hyannis.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hyannis – Massachusetts Destination Cape Cod and the Islands about 115 km from Boston
How to get there
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Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) 3 km
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston · 120 km
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Hyannis Harbor Ferry Terminal 1 km
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Hyannis Transportation Center 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 115 km from Boston, roughly an hour and a half by car without traffic, via Route 3 and Route 6. Buses connect Boston and Boston’s airport to Hyannis. The local airport (HYA) has short flights, mainly from Boston.
How many days
One day is enough for the village, the museum and a beach. As a base, Hyannis works for three or four days of exploring the peninsula and the islands.
When to go
From June to September, with the sea on the south side generally between 18 °C and 22 °C and ferries running more frequently. September tends to be quieter. In winter the village operates, but some seasonal businesses close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Helpful, because the beaches and other villages are spread out. Without a car there are local buses; the ferry terminal is within walking distance of the center and you can rent a bicycle. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hyannis
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Morning
JFK Museum and Main Street
Visit the museum dedicated to John F. Kennedy and walk along Main Street to the harbor.
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Afternoon
Craigville Beach
Spend the afternoon at Craigville Beach, a calm-water beach in Centerville.
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Evening
Hyannis Harbor
Dine on seafood near the harbor, where ferries to the islands depart.
2 days in Hyannis
Day 1
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Morning
Hyannis
JFK Museum, Main Street and the harbor.
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Afternoon
Beach
Afternoon at Craigville Beach.
Day 2
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Morning
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Rent a bicycle and ride a section of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, between ponds and woodlands of Brewster and Harwich.
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Afternoon
Brewster ponds
Stop for a swim in one of the freshwater ponds near the bike path, such as those in Nickerson State Park.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Boston to Hyannis?
By car, about an hour and a half without traffic; much longer on summer weekends. Buses depart from downtown Boston and the airport. There are also short flights.
Can you do a day trip from Hyannis to Nantucket?
Yes. On the fast ferry the crossing takes about an hour; leaving early, you can spend the day in the historic center and return at night. Book tickets in summer.
Where is the Kennedy house in Hyannis?
The cluster of family houses is in Hyannis Port, adjacent to Hyannis. It is private property and not open to visitors; the museum on Main Street tells the family’s story on Cape Cod.
Which is the closest beach to Hyannis?
Kalmus Beach and Veterans Beach are in Hyannis itself; Craigville Beach, in Centerville, is about 7 km away, with calm water and wide sand.