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Travel Note
GETTING THERE
Flying is generally the fastest option. Cape Cod Gateway Airport is approximately 15 minutes from the hotels, church, and reception locations. Guests flying into Boston Logan International Airport who are not renting a car may take a Plymouth & Brockton motor coach to the Hyannis Transportation Center. The trip generally takes approximately two hours. Visit p-b.com for schedules and reservations. If driving from elsewhere in the Northeast, allow additional time for heavy Cape traffic on Friday and Sunday.
Travel Note
GETTING AROUND
Wedding shuttles will serve the four hotels listed below and, at specified times, the Hyannis Town Hall parking lot. Please note there is only one pick up at each hotel for the Kennedy Compound walking tour, Mass and reception. If you miss the shuttle, you will need to find your own transportation to the event. There is NO guest parking at either reception. Out of respect for our host Kerry Kennedy and her neighbors, please do not drive to 101 Edge Hill Road, Hyannis Port. The designated rideshare and taxi drop-off point for both receptions is the corner of Edge Hill Road and Prospect Avenue, directly in front of 101 Edge Hill Road. Rideshare and taxi availability may be limited, so scheduling rides in advance is strongly recommended. Please be waiting outside your stop before the stated shuttle departure time. The buses must leave promptly to keep the wedding schedule on time.
Shuttle
Friday Shuttle Service
September 11, 2026 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday shuttles will first travel to a private walking tour of the historic Kennedy Compound, led by Kerry Kennedy, and then continue to the Welcome Reception. Friday buses are identified by number: Bus 1 ("Jack") and Bus 2 ("Bobby"). Guests who are not taking the shuttles should arrange a rideshare or taxi directly to the reception and arrive anytime after 5:30 PM. Bar service and appetizers will begin at 5:30 PM, and the catered buffet will open at 6:00 PM. BUS 1 ("JACK")— FRIDAY INBOUND TO HYANNIS PORT 4:30 PM: Departs Hyannis Harbor Hotel 4:45 PM: Departs DoubleTree by Hilton 5:00 PM: Arrives at the Kennedy Compound BUS 2 ("BOBBY") — FRIDAY INBOUND TO HYANNIS PORT 4:10 PM: Departs the Hyannis Town Hall parking lot 4:30 PM: Departs Fairfield Inn & Suites 4:45 PM: Departs Courtyard by Marriott 5:00 PM: Arrives at the Kennedy Compound. The Town Hall parking lot is located at 367 Main Street. Please use the South Street entrance. Both buses will continue on to the reception after the Compound tour concludes. The shuttle drop-off point for the welcome reception is approximately five minutes’ walk from the reception. Golf carts will be available to assist guests who need them. All shuttle guests are expected to reach the reception by 6:00 PM. BUS 1 ("JACK") — FRIDAY OUTBOUND FROM HYANNIS PORT Departs at 8:00 PM, 8:55 PM and 9:50 PM Returns to DoubleTree by Hilton and Hyannis Harbor Hotel BUS 2 ("BOBBY") — FRIDAY OUTBOUND FROM HYANNIS PORT Departs at 8:00 PM, 8:40 PM and 9:20 PM Returns to the Town Hall parking lot, Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn & Suites Friday buses will be clearly marked Bus 1 ("Jack") and Bus 2 ("Bobby"). Please remember which numbered bus you take to Hyannis Port and use the same bus for your return.
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Saturday Shuttle Service - Church
September 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
There is no Town Hall Parking pickup before the ceremony. BUS A ("ASHLEY")— INBOUND TO CHURCH 1:00 PM: Departs Hyannis Harbor Hotel 1:20 PM: Departs Courtyard by Marriott Approximately 1:40 PM: Arrives at the church BUS B ("MATT") — INBOUND TO CHURCH 1:10 PM: Departs Fairfield Inn & Suites 1:25 PM: Departs DoubleTree by Hilton Approximately 1:40 PM: Arrives at the church Following the Mass, both buses will return guests to their hotels for a brief refresh. Guests who drive to the church and wish to take a shuttle to the reception must leave their car at one of the shuttle hotels or at the Town Hall Parking Lot before boarding a reception shuttle.
Shuttle
Saturday Shuttle Service - Reception
September 12, 2026 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Guests who drive must leave their car at one of the shuttle hotels or at the Town Hall Parking lot before boarding a shuttle to the reception. BUS A ("ASHLEY")— INBOUND TO RECEPTION 4:50 PM: Departs Hyannis Harbor Hotel 5:10 PM: Departs Courtyard by Marriott Approximately 5:20 PM: Arrives at the reception transfer point. BUS B ("MATT") — INBOUND TO RECEPTION 4:40 PM: Departs Fairfield Inn & Suites 4:55 PM: Departs DoubleTree by Hilton 5:15 PM: Departs the Town Hall parking lot Approximately 5:25 PM: Arrives at the reception transfer point. The Town Hall parking lot is located at 367 Main Street. Please use the South Street entrance. The shuttle reception drop-off point is approximately five minutes’ walk from the reception. Golf carts will be available to assist guests who need them. Saturday buses will be clearly marked Bus A ("Ashley") and Bus B ("Matt"). Bus A ("Ashley") serves Hyannis Harbor Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott. Bus B ("Matt") serves Fairfield Inn & Suites and DoubleTree by Hilton. Please use the same lettered bus for your return. RETURN SHUTTLES FROM THE RECEPTION The first return shuttles depart at 9:15 PM. Final boarding begins at 10:30 PM. Bus B ("Matt") will depart at approximately 10:30 PM. Bus A ("Ashley") will depart once final loading is complete, at approximately 10:45 PM. Bus A ("Ashley") returns to Courtyard by Marriott, Hyannis Harbor Hotel and the Town Hall parking lot. Bus B ("Matt") returns to the Town Hall parking lot, DoubleTree by Hilton and Fairfield Inn & Suites. Both buses stop at Town Hall on the evening return. Please use the South Street entrance to the parking lot.
Travel Note
Sunday Transportation
Wedding transportation will not be provided on Sunday. Guests may use a rideshare or taxi. Guests driving to the Farewell Brunch may use paid parking at the Hyannis Harbor Hotel or park without charge at the Hyannis Town Hall Municipal Parking Lot, 367 Main Street. Please use the South Street entrance to the Town Hall lot.
Travel Note
GOLF CART RENTALS
Guests staying in or near Hyannis Port may wish to rent a street-legal golf cart for local transportation. Golf Cart parking is available at 101 Edgehill Road for both receptions. Massachusetts does not permit unregistered golf carts on public streets. A properly registered street-legal cart may travel only on roads where its use is permitted, usually roads posted 30 mph or less. Rental companies may be able to arrange delivery and collection at an Airbnb or other local accommodation. Guests should confirm registration, operating restrictions and delivery arrangements directly with the rental company.
Travel Note
STAYING THERE
The hotels on this page have set aside blocks of rooms at special rates for the weekend. Each of the hotels has a two-night minimum. Cape Cod has only one 5-star hotel, The Chatham Bars Inn, which is 40 minutes by car from Hyannis Port. Renting a house is also an option and there are usually many listings on AirBnB. Renting a house with other guests can make this a very affordable and fun option. For guests who do rent, we suggest that you search locations in or near the Town of Barnstable and one of its 11 villages: Centerville, Cotuit, Craigville, Cummaquid, Hyannis, Hyannis Port, Marstons Mills, Osterville, Santuit, West Barnstable, West Hyannis Port.
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Hyannis Harbor Hotel
A waterfront hotel offering nautically inspired rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, bar, restaurant and a prime location directly on Hyannis Harbor and steps from ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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DoubleTree by Hilton - Hyannis
A full-service contemporary hotel in the heart of Hyannis offering comfortable guest rooms, the iconic warm DoubleTree cookie welcome, indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, a fitness center, and on-site dining. ⭐️⭐️
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites - Hyannis
A modern, comfortable Marriott hotel in central Hyannis offering contemporary rooms and suites, free breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center, and a convenient location near shopping. ⭐️⭐️
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Courtyard by Marriott - Hyannis
A modern, comfortable hotel located on Iyannough Road offering spacious guest rooms with mini-fridges, an indoor pool, and the Bistro restaurant serving breakfast and light fare, and 24-hour fitness center. ⭐️⭐️
