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.

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:

Winnetu - Arrive by Ferry

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!

DEPARTURE PORT

Winnetu Arrive by Air

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.

DEPARTURE CITY

Winnetu Arrive by Ferry, other

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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