MARTHAS VINEYARD IS AN ISLAND. IT IS ACCESSIBLE VIA PLANE OR FERRY.

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AIR

Flights are currently operated to Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) by

  • JetBlue (BOS, JFK)

  • Delta (BOS, JFK, LGA)

  • American (LGA, DCA)

  • Cape Air (BOS; White Plains, NY; Hyannis, MA; New Bedford, MA). 

Connect from anywhere through Boston, New York, or DC.

Alternatively, fly into Boston Logan and make your way to the ferry. See GETTING TO THE FERRY IN CAPE COD, MA below for information regarding this option.

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LAND AND SEA

FERRIES FROM CAPE COD, MA: PASSENGERS & A CAR

The only ferries that carry cars are Steamship Authority ferries that run out of Woods Hole, MA. Reservations for September 2020 will open for booking in January 2020. Book vehicle reservations as soon as possible as space sells out. Round-trip vehicle reservations are approx. $180, plus passenger tickets ($8.50 per person, per trip). 

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FERRIES FROM CAPE COD, MA: PASSENGERS ONLY

The Steamship Authority runs ferries every 30-75 minutes from Woods Hole; depending on departure you will arrive in Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven. It's $17 round-trip, no reservations required if not bringing a vehicle, just walk on. Trip time is approximately 45 minutes.

The Island Queen Ferry runs every 90 minutes from Falmouth, MA. Trip time is approximately 30 minutes. $20 round-trip. Reservations recommended. Passengers & bicycles only.

For information on other ferry options click here.

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GETTING TO THE FERRY IN CAPE COD, MA

Drive: There is parking available in Falmouth (adjacent to Woods Hole) for all Woods Hole/Falmouth departures depending on the ferry service, and in Hyannis. There are shuttles from the lots to the ferry terminals. We recommend arriving with 30-60 minutes before your desired departure to ensure you arrive and catch a shuttle before cast off. 

Bus: You can take the Peter Pan bus from Boston Logan Airport or Boston South Station that drops off at the Steamship Authority ferry terminal in Woods Hole; there is also a route to Hyannis. 

Build in some extra time to make your boat.

Train: The Cape Flyer train runs Friday - Sundays from Boston South Station to Buzzards Bay (or to Hyannis for the Hyline Ferry); then take the free shuttle to the Steamship Authority terminal. Let the train crew know you're connecting to the ferry. $35 round-trip. 

 

INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE MARTHAS VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

PASSENGER FERRY FROM NYC/NJ

The Seastreak ferry runs with stops in Highlands, NJ & E. 35th St to Oak Bluffs; departs NYC afternoon Friday, arriving 9PM in MV (come straight to the welcome party please!), and returns to NYC around 9:15 PM Sunday. Trip is long but convenience is high. If rough weather, don't forget your sea legs. $240 round-trip.

OTHER FERRY OPTIONS

New Bedford, MA: Seastreak also offers a route from New Bedford to Oak Bluffs ($70 round-trip); paid parking or buy the timed bus & ferry tickets from Boston. 

Quonset, RI: The Vineyard Fast Ferry runs every few hours from Quonset to Oak Bluffs ($70 round-trip). Trip time is approximately 1 hour. Paid shuttle available for connections with Amtrak in Providence.