Martha’s Vineyard is a small island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Visitors to the island will find many different options for getting here. From ferry rides to plane rides, here is how to get to Martha’s Vineyard.
Arrive by ferry
Traveling by way of sea is the most popular way to get to Martha’s Vineyard. There are both car ferries and passenger ferries available. If you are traveling by way of car or bus, you most likely will catch the ferry from Woods Hole, in the town of Falmouth on Cape Cod. Other ferries do run from Hyannis, New Bedford, Rhode Island, Nantucket, and Falmouth Inner Harbor.
Car ferries
The Steamship Authority in Woods Hole runs about 20 trips a day during the summer season. It accommodates cars in addition to passengers and is the favorite choice for those wanting to take their car on the island. When you make your reservation, specify the make and model of your car as they charge different rates based on the car’s length.
Passenger ferry
If you are arriving at Martha’s Vineyard without a car, the passenger-only Island Queen at Falmouth Inner Harbor makes a 35-minute trip to Oak Bluffs. No reservations are needed. The ferry runs late May to mid-October.
The Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry service runs a one-hour passenger ferry, the Pied Piper, from Falmouth Inner Harbor to Edgartown. Reservations are required. The ferry runs from late May to mid-October.
The Hy-line ferry from Hyannis, MA runs daily from Ocean Street Dock to Oak Bluffs. This ferry runs late May through mid-October, as well.
The Patriot Party Boat runs from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs with daily services year-round. No reservations are required. Parking during the summer is available at an off-site location, so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
If you are coming from New York City and New Jersey there is a high-speed catamaran that runs from late May to mid-October via Seastreak Martha’s Vineyard. The catamarans leave Thursdays and Fridays from New York and take 6.5 hours from New York to Oak Bluffs. The return trips are available Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
For all passenger ferries, there is a trip fee, usually best to buy a round-trip ticket, plus a parking fee with overnight fees costing more.
By air
If you would rather travel by way of air rather than sea, fly into Martha’s Vineyard Airport, located about five miles outside of Edgartown. The Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines provides the island with year-round trips from Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket, Providence, RI, and New Bedford, MA.
JetBlue provides seasonal flights direct from Logan Airport in Boston and JFK in New York City.
Delta provides seasonal flights direct from LaGuardia Airport in New York City between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
American Airlines offers seasonal flights from Washington D.C.
Where to stay on Martha’s Vineyard
Ok, so now you know how to get to Martha’s Vineyard but where do you stay? Find your perfect island retreat at Menemsha Inn & Cottages. Located in the 300-year-old fishing village of Menemsha, Menemsha Inn & Cottages features ocean and garden views in all its 15 charming guest rooms, 12 cottages, and two vacation rental homes.
Upon arriving at Martha’s Vineyard, visit here for directions on how to get to Menemsha Inn & Cottages. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Also, be sure to visit our sister property, The Beach Plum Inn, for additional accommodations on the island.