How to Get From Cape Cod to Logan Airport: Bus, Train, Driving or Private Car
Bus, seasonal train, driving yourself or a private car: how each option works for getting from Cape Cod to Boston Logan, and how to time the trip.
Getting from Cape Cod to Boston Logan takes more planning than most airport trips. The distance is long, every route crosses one of the canal bridges, and summer traffic can change the drive completely. Here is how the main options compare, whether you are leaving from Hyannis, Falmouth, Chatham or the Outer Cape.
Your options at a glance
| Best for | Things to know | |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | Solo travelers with light luggage near a bus stop | Runs on a set schedule; you still need a ride to the stop |
| Seasonal train | Summer weekend trips to Boston | Goes to South Station, not the airport |
| Driving yourself | Short trips when you are happy to drive | Long drive each way, plus airport parking for the whole trip |
| Private car | Families, groups, early flights and lots of luggage | Door-to-terminal, timed around your flight |
By bus
Bus companies connect the Cape with Logan. Plymouth & Brockton runs from Hyannis toward Boston and the airport, and Peter Pan serves the Upper Cape, including Woods Hole and Falmouth. The bus is good value for one person with a small bag, but it runs on a fixed schedule, so the first trip of the day may not suit an early flight, and you still need to get to the bus stop. Check each company's current schedule before you travel.
By train
The CapeFLYER is a seasonal train between Hyannis and Boston's South Station that runs on summer weekends. It is a relaxing way into the city, but it does not go to Logan. You would still need to get from South Station to the airport, which adds time and another change with your luggage.
Driving yourself
Most of the Cape reaches Logan by Route 6 to the Sagamore Bridge, then Route 3 north and the Southeast Expressway into Boston. From the Upper Cape, some trips use the Bourne Bridge instead. Driving gives you control, but it means a long drive after a flight on the way home and paying for airport parking for your whole trip.
Private car service
A private car picks you up at your door and drops you at your terminal. Your driver handles the bridge, the Expressway and the luggage, and on the way home meets you at Logan for the ride back down the Cape. For families and groups, an SUV or our executive van for up to fourteen often works out simpler than several bus tickets or two cars.
How to time your trip to Logan
Know your airline's advice: airlines generally ask you to arrive around two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international one.
Allow for the bridges: traffic at the Sagamore and Bourne bridges is heaviest on summer weekends and holidays, especially Friday afternoons heading onto the Cape and Sunday afternoons heading off.
Allow for the Expressway: the Southeast Expressway into Boston slows down quickly at rush hour.
Where you start matters: the Upper Cape is the shortest trip, while the Lower and Outer Cape add a lot of time.
When you book with us, tell us your flight time and we will set a pickup time that gives you a comfortable buffer for the season and the day.
Questions Cape travelers ask
Is there a bus from Hyannis to Logan Airport?
Yes. Plymouth & Brockton runs bus service from Hyannis toward Boston and Logan. Schedules change by season, so check the latest times before you travel, and leave extra time for traffic.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Cod to Logan?
It depends on where you start and when you travel. Outside peak traffic, a trip from the Mid-Cape often takes around an hour and a half. On a summer weekend or a holiday, the same drive can take much longer, and trips from Chatham or the Outer Cape take longer still.
Can a car service take me from Logan to the Cape after my flight?
Yes. Share your airline and flight number when you book. We check flight information when it is available and meet you at the terminal. Read more in our guide to getting from Logan Airport to Cape Cod.
Which Cape Cod towns do you serve?
The whole Cape, including Hyannis, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Chatham, Falmouth, Sandwich and Brewster. See every town on our locations page.
Book your Cape Cod airport ride
For the simplest trip between the Cape and Logan, book online or request a free quote. You can also read about our Cape Cod to Logan car service.
