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CAPE COD CENTRAL RAILROAD

SCENIC TRAIN RIDES ON CAPE COD, MA

SEE CAPE COD BY TRAIN!

The Cape Cod Central Railroad takes guests past marshes, cranberry bogs, dunes, and other places only accessible by rail, but which ride to choose? Perhaps you can enjoy a daytime ride with narrated tales of the history of the canal and how cranberries are harvested? Or maybe a relaxing weekday lunch or Sunday brunch is more your style? Maybe a sunset dinner train is just the ticket? We say, why choose? Come explore all the Cape Cod Central Railroad has to offer. Cape Train is conveniently located at the Buzzards Bay and Hyannis train stations in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, along the coast of New England. We are located about 40 minutes south of Plymouth and an hour from Provincetown. We run rain or shine. All aboard!

  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

As guests soak in the ambiance and relax to the rhythms of the rails, a fresh five-course gourmet meal is prepared and served on white table linens in traditional rail style.

  • 3 hours
  • Ages 12+
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

We know what Dads love: Food, Family and Fun!!  Show your Dad how much you care by booking a reservation on our Father’s Day Brunch train!!

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Join us for our Jazz Sunday Brunch Train and enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared 3-course meal and 2 ½ hour ride while listening to a talented trio of jazz musicians.

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Relish in the midday escape of a relaxing train ride and give lunch its proper respect while conversing over a cup of coffee.

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Brunch is the perfect mid-day meal that’s both sweet and savory. Put this tasty Sunday activity on a relaxing daytime ride around the Cape and you’ve got an activity for everyone in the family!

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

The Cape Cod Central Railroad and Cape Cod Winery are partnering to bring you this unique event!

  • 3 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Each 6-ounce beer serving will be expertly paired with an appetizer created especially for this event by the railroad’s chef. Food pairings will emphasize local ingredients to match the local beers.

  • 3 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!

Our roundtrip 2-hour journey brings passengers up close and personal to nature with a behind-the-scenes tour showcasing some of the natural beauty of the Cape.

  • From Hyannis: Wednesday’s - 2½ hours, Thursday & Saturday’s - 2 Hours, From West Barnstable: (Saturday’s only) 1hr 10 min
  • All ages
  • Ends on October 4th!

This narrated excursion travels across the Cape Cod Canal Railroad bridge, then along the canal to Sandwich. Along the way, our narrator shares interesting facts about the famous Cape Cod Canal.

  • 2 hours
  • All ages
  • TICKETS FOR 2025 EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY!

Show mom some extra love and attention this year and treat her to our Mother’s Day Brunch aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad.

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • TICKETS FOR 2025 EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY!

View some of the first signs of spring on the Cape and enjoy a quieter time of year with migrating birds visiting and colorful blooms beginning to appear.

  • 2 ½ hours
  • All ages
  • TICKETS FOR 2025 EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY!

Don your sombrero and join us for our first ever Cinco de Mayo Brunch Train! Enjoy some mouthwatering Mexican entrees that go beyond the usual fare and celebrate the holiday onboard with us!

RIDE • DINE • SEE • PLAY • DISCOVER • LEARN

GET TO KNOW THE CAPE COD CENTRAL RAILROAD

Cape Cod Central Railroad is part of Cape Rail, Inc., which also includes the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad “Mass Coastal.” Cape Rail covers approximately 100 miles of track between the two railroads. Mass Coastal is a freight line, and the Cape Cod Central is a heritage, passenger railroad that operates primarily on 27 miles of former New Haven Railroad tracks on Cape Cod.

GUESTS RAVE ABOUT OUR "WONDERFULLY SCENIC" TRAIN RIDES

kids on christmas train
I loved the train ride!

We did the excursion tour. It was excellent. The Tour had great narration and really gave us a good viewing of the south part of the Cape. The ride was beautiful with salt marshes, birds/nests, cranberry farms, etc.

– mdemaar1, TripAdvisor
gentlemen on dining train tour
A great trip

We had a fantastic experience on this tour. They really make you feel welcome right from the parking lot attendants to the “thank you” as you leave the station. We booked in diamond class which was well worth it. The Cape Codder cocktail was very well made. We also very much enjoyed the tour of the glass factory.

– seeyouinthesun, TripAdvisor
mom and son on train
Great ride with a lot to see.

We had a great train ride and got see a lot of Mass that normally wouldn't be seen if not on the train. Host was very informative of the area and the crew were very friendly and helpful. Well worth the time.

– Arbuckle M., TripAdvisor
family with train conductors and engineer
Excellent ride and fabulous dinner

My husband and I enjoyed the great ride and fabulous dinner. The food is outstanding. I must admit this is my 1st train ride and it was the best. This excursion takes 3 hours and is well worth the money.

– thequeen333, TripAdvisor
Cape Cod Central Railroad
Lovely day out

Booked a lunch trip for myself and my partner while we were staying in Cape Cod. We went on a 2 hour journey with a 3 course lunch included in the price. The staff gave us commentary on the local area, while we enjoyed a fantastic lunch. Food was lovely and the staff were all very friendly. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area, and not too expensive.

– Linda M., TripAdvisor
field trip
FUN train ride, good scenery!

A nice thing to do while on vacation! We love railroads and this certainly was a nice time! Absolutely a good time for those kids and adults who like trains!

– victoriasL5939DF, TripAdvisor

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