Getting Here is Half the Fun

Getting to the island is a timeless adventure, and it’s a Vineyard tradition shared by generations of visitors. No matter how you get here, we know that the journey will put you in the right frame of mind-leaving the mainland where it belongs, on the mainland!

With a Car

Traveling to the island via The Steamship Authority is the only way to bring a car to the island. We recommend making reservations in advance in order to guarantee a space on one of their car ferries. Steamship Authority ferries depart from Woods Hole, MA to terminals in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.

If vehicle space is full when you want to travel here is helpful information to get you to/from the Vineyard with your car.

Without a Car

For guests traveling to the island without their cars, we recommend taking advantage of our VIP Arrival Package with the Island Queen ferry. This convenient option includes mainland parking and a Winnetu shuttle pickup from the ferry dock.

ArRIVE BY:

Ferry Air Other

By Ferry

Traveling to Martha’s Vineyard by ferry is a quintessential experience shared by generations of visitors. No matter how you get here, we know that the journey will put you in the right frame of mind-leaving the mainland where it belongs, on the mainland!

VIP ISLAND QUEEN ARRIVAL PACKAGE

Island Queen VIP Arrival Package

If you’re coming to the island without a car, enjoy the most comfortable and convenient arrival option with our Island Queen VIP Arrival Package from Falmouth, MA. Guaranteed parking on the mainland and pickup/drop-off at the ferry dock on Martha’s Vineyard to/from the Winnetu Oceanside Resort is included.

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WOODS HOLE
(VEHICLE & PASSENGER FERRY)

Steamship Authority Vehicle Ferry from Woods Hole

Enjoy the ride indoors or on deck and take in the view of the island on this 45 minutes ferry ride across the Vineyard Sound to the Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs terminal.

The ferry runs all season long at regular intervals throughout the day.

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Make a Reservation

Helpful Information if Vehicle Reservations are full when you wish to travel

FALMOUTH, MA
(PASSENGER FERRY)

Island Queen Ferry from Falmouth, MA

Ride from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs in 35 minutes aboard the Island Queen ferry. Book our VIP Arrival package with Island Queen for a seamless arrival to the island! Ferries operate May 26th – October 9th.

Make a Reservation

Schedule

Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry from Falmouth, MA

Enjoy valet parking, drinks and refreshments from the snack bar, and stunning views of the Vineyard Sound on a 60 minute cruise trip to Memorial Wharf in downtown Edgartown. Operates Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

Make a Reservation

Schedule

NEW BEDFORD, MA
(PASSENGER FERRY)

Seastreak Fast Ferry from New Bedford

Enjoy valet parking, on-board snacks and refreshments, and a speedy 55 minute ride from New Bedford to Oak Bluff’s terminal.

Make a Reservation

View Schedule

(Select the “” button on Seastreak’s webpage to view all trips)

HYANNIS, MA (PASSENGER FERRY)

Hy-Line Cruises from Hyannis, MA

Travel from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs harbor in 60 minutes aboard Hy-Line’s Martha’s Vineyard ferry. Operates June through October, reservations required.

Make a Reservation

View Schedules

QUONSET POINT, RI
(PASSENGER FERRY)

Rhode Island Fast Ferry from Quonset Point, RI

Depart from Quonset Point in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and start your getaway on the largest, most luxurious fast ferry to the island. Ferry operates May through October and the crossing is 95 minutes.

Make a Reservation

Schedule

NANTUCKET, MA
(PASSENGER FERRY)

Hy-Line Cruises Inter-Island Ferry Service

Travel between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard aboard Hy-Line Cruises Inter-Island ferry, docking in Oak Bluffs harbor. Crossing time is one hour and ten minutes.

Make a Reservation

Schedule

NEW YORK, NY / HIGHLANDS, NJ
(PASSENGER FERRY)

Seastreak Cruises

Ride from Highlands, NJ and East 35th Street on Manhattan straight to Martha’s Vineyard on select weekends from May 24th – September 2nd. Enjoy on-board snacks and refreshments while you’re whisked away to the island!

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DEPARTURE PORT

Woods Hole, MA

Falmouth, MA
(Island Queen)

New Bedford, MA

Hyannis, MA

Quonset Point, RI

Falmouth, MA
(Falmouth-Edgartown)

Nantucket, MA

Woods Hole, MA

Falmouth, MA
(Island Queen)

New Bedford, MA

Hyannis, MA

Quonset Point, RI

Falmouth, MA
(Falmouth-Edgartown)

Nantucket, MA

By Air

Direct air service to Martha’s Vineyard is available year-round via Cape Air, and seasonally via American Airlines, Delta, and Jet Blue.

From Boston, MA – Year-Round: Cape Air operates nine-seater aircraft. Call toll-free 866-227-3247 or visit the Cape Air website. Jet Blue operates seasonal service
From New York, NY: Seasonal from New York’s JFK and Laguardia Airports by Jet Blue and Delta Express
From Philadelphia, PA: Seasonal Saturday-only service by American Airlines
From Washington, DC: Seasonal by American Airlines and Jet Blue
From Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC: Seasonal Saturday-only service by American Airlines

DEPARTURE CITY

Boston, MA

New Bedford, MA

Hyannis, MA

Nantucket, MA

Providence, RI

New York, NY

Washington DC

Private Jets

Boston, MA

New Bedford, MA

Hyannis, MA

Nantucket, MA

Providence, RI

New York, NY

Washington DC

Private Jets

Bus, Train, Car Rentals, Private Car Hires to the Ferries

There are several options to get from major cities to one of the several ferry terminals servicing Martha’s Vineyard. Here are a few of our favorite options.

Bus

Boston Logan Airport and South Station direct to Woods Hole

Peter Pan Bus Lines’ and P&B Bus Lines operate frequent, easy-to-use, bus service from Boston’s South Station, and all terminals at Logan Airport, directly to the Steamship Authority Wharf in Woods Hole.

Peter Pan

P&B

Train

New York to Martha's Vineyard

Take Amtrak’s high speed Acela service to Providence, Rhode Island, then, either Uber or hire a private car to the docks at New Bedford or Woods Hole. Alternatively, Peter Pan bus service operates from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC and Providence, RI to Woods Hole.

Amtrak

Private Cars

Options Include

Green Shuttle of Cape Cod, 508-563-6472
Longs Airport Shuttle, 774-487-7958
White Tie Limo Service, 800-564-8116
Boston Express Car Service, 781-691-5400

Car Rentals

Avis & Budget

Avis & Budget have car rental offices at Steamship Authority’s Palmer Avenue parking lot (276 Palmer Ave Falmouth, MA). One-way rentals are accommodated.

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Getting Here is Half the Fun

With a Car

Without a Car

ArRIVE BY:

By Ferry

Island Queen VIP Arrival Package

Steamship Authority Vehicle Ferry from Woods Hole

Island Queen Ferry from Falmouth, MA

Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry from Falmouth, MA

Seastreak Fast Ferry from New Bedford

Hy-Line Cruises from Hyannis, MA

Rhode Island Fast Ferry from Quonset Point, RI

Hy-Line Cruises Inter-Island Ferry Service

Seastreak Cruises

DEPARTURE PORT

Service

Steamship Authority

Accommodates

Passengers

Vehicles

Bicycles

Trip Duration

45 Min

Schedule

Year-Round

Service

Island Queen Ferry

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

35 Mins

Schedule

May to October

Service

Seastreak Fast Ferry

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

55 Mins

Schedule

Mid-May to Mid-October

Service

Hy-Line Cruises

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

60 Mins

Schedule

Year-Round

Service

Rhode Island Fast Ferry

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

95 Mins

Schedule

May through October

Service

Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

60 Mins

Schedule

May to September

Service

Hy-Line Cruises

Accomodates

Passengers

Trip Duration

One Hour & Ten Minutes

Schedule

May through October

By Air

DEPARTURE CITY

Service

Cape Air

Jet Blue

American

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket

St. John, USVI