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Cape Cod Without a Car
Getting Around by Bus, Rideshare & More

Is it possible to get around Cape Cod without a car? Yes. 

Is there a convenient alternative to having your own car on the Cape? Yes and no, as I'll explain below.

Cape Cod local bus stopped at a shopping centerCCRTA Bus on the Hyannis-Orleans Route

Public Transportation on Cape Cod

Buses and Shuttles

Cape Cod Regional Transportation Authority ("CCRTA") buses take passengers around the Cape all year round.

And you sure can't beat the cost. Fixed-route fares are free every day!

CCRTA bus stopped at supermarketBus Stop on the Hyannis - Orleans ("H2O") Route

However ... CCRTA's buses and shuttles aren't a "one size fits all" solution to getting around Cape Cod without a car.

CCRTA buses and shuttles follow a fixed route and set schedule, with limited off-route deviations.

Will their routes and schedules work for you? Will you be able to go wherever you want to go when it's convenient for you?

There's only one way to know:

*FYI: CCRTA buses have bike racks. If you're up for pedaling your way around the Cape, CCRTA can transport you and your bicycle to trailheads for some fabulous bike paths!

Taxis & Rideshares

Taxis, Uber and Lyft are other options for getting around Cape Cod without your own car.

Cab waiting at Barnstable Municipal AirportCab Awaits Passengers at the Airport in Hyannis

Granted, their fares can take a big bite out of your wallet. But they're available if you need them.

*TIP: Remember ... we're small town America here. In busy cities like Boston, you can hail a taxi cab on the street corner. On Cape Cod, be prepared to call for a cab when you need one.

In-Town Trolleys & Shuttles

During the summer months, you'll find in-town trolleys and shuttles in some (but not all) Cape Cod towns.

Trolley stopping to pick up passengersGlass Town Trolley in Historic Sandwich Village

Look for "hop on, hop off" trolley services here:

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