Upper Cape
The Upper Cape is part of Cape Cod closest to the mainland, comprising the towns of Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, and Mashpee. Falmouth is the home to the famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Marine Biological Laboratory, as well as several other research organizations, and is also home to the most frequently used ferry connections to Martha’s Vineyard.
Going to Martha’s Vineyard? Get off at the Bourne stop where a Steamship shuttle and RTA bus will take you to Falmouth and Woods Hole. They will also take you back to the Bourne stop to meet the train’s departure on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Choose preferred transportation below to see schedules
Steamship Authority
1 Cowdry Rd, Woods Hole, MA
Ticket Information
(508) 477-8600
www.SteamShipAuthority.com
Take the free Steamship Authority shuttle from the Bourne stop to the Steamship ferry in Woods Hole. The free shuttle will get you back to Bourne on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttle not available back to the Bourne stop on Fridays. We recommend Uber or Falmouth Taxi at 508-548-3100, please call in advance to schedule.
Bookmark The Steamship Authority’s website on your device for fare information and alerts!
| FRIDAYS | |
| DEPART WOODS HOLE |
ARRIVE VINEYARD HAVEN |
| 8:30pm | 9:15pm |
| DEPART VINEYARD HAVEN | ARRIVE WOODS HOLE |
| 7:15pm | 8:00pm |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | |
| DEPART WOODS HOLE | ARRIVE VINEYARD HAVEN |
| 10:45am | 11:30am |
| DEPART VINEYARD HAVEN | ARRIVE WOODS HOLE |
| 5:00pm | 5:45pm |
The Island Queen
75 Falmouth Heights Rd
Falmouth, MA
Ticket Information
(508) 548-4800
Island Queen is reservations based! Book online at at www.IslandQueen.com
CCRTA Shuttle Drop-off and Pickup Times:
Friday Night 7:10pm train – shuttle drops off at dock by 7:50pm for an 8:00pm sailing
Saturday/Sunday 9:08am train – shuttle drops off at dock by 10:20am for a 10:30am sailing
Saturday/Sunday 7:00pm train – CCRTA shuttle picks-up at dock at 5:23pm.
| FRIDAYS | |
| DEPART FALMOUTH HARBOR | ARRIVE OAK BLUFFS |
| 8:00pm | 8:40pm |
| DEPART OAK BLUFFS | ARRIVE FALMOUTH |
| 3:45pm | 4:25pm |
| 6:45pm | 7:20pm |
| SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS and Labor Day |
|
| DEPART FALMOUTH HARBOR | ARRIVE OAK BLUFFS |
| 10:30am | 11:05am |
| 6:00pm** | 6:35pm |
| DEPART OAK BLUFFS | ARRIVE FALMOUTH |
| 3:45pm* | 4:25pm |
* Best ferry to return to meet the 7:06pm train.
CCRTA shuttle picks-up at dock at 5:23pm.
** AFTER June 21, 2024
Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday: May 23-Sept 1, 2025
A Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus will be at the Bourne stop ready to take CapeFLYER passengers to Falmouth. You can ask the driver to drop you off anywhere along the route.
On Saturdays and Sunday evenings take the bus back to the Bourne stop from Falmouth. Cost is $2 per person. Please call CCRTA at 1-800-352-7155 to request the bus to pick you up at any of the below stops that are labeled REQ.
Fridays
(REQ = Request Stop)
| Bourne stop to Falmouth | |
| Departs | PM |
| Bourne Train Stop | 7:02 |
| Capeside Convenience | REQ |
| County and Beach St | REQ |
| Cataumet Hotel | REQ |
| Rte 151 and Rt 28A | REQ |
| Sea Crest | REQ |
| Falmouth Bus Depot | REQ |
| Island Queen Ferry | REQ |
| Falmouth Mall | 8:15 |
Saturday & Sunday AM
(REQ = Request Stop)
| Bourne stop to Falmouth |
|
| Departs | AM |
| Bourne Train Stop | 9:38 |
| Capeside Convenience | REQ |
| County and Beach St | REQ |
| Cataumet Motel | REQ |
| Rte 151 and Rt 28A | REQ |
| Sea Crest | REQ |
| Falmouth Bus Depot | REQ |
| Island Queen Ferry | REQ |
| Falmouth Mall | 10:13 |
Saturday & Sunday PM
| Falmouth to Bourne stop | |
| Departs | PM |
| Falmouth Mall | 5:20 |
| Island Queen Ferry | 5:23 |
| Falmouth Bus Depot | 5:30 |
| Sea Crest | REQ |
| Rte 151 and Rt 28A | REQ |
| Cataumet Motel | REQ |
| County and Beach St | REQ |
| Capeside Convenience | REQ |
| Bourne Train Stop | 6:45 |
1-800-437-3844
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