There are several ways to get to Martha’s Vineyard, including a year-round 45-minute ferry ride from Wood’s Hole, MA and short plane rides from Boston, Hyannis, New Bedford, or Providence, RI.

During the summer, there are numerous choices for ferries from Cape Cod and New Bedford and additional flight service from a number of cities: These include: Newark, NJ; Laguardia, NY; Westchester County, NY; Baltimore, MD; Bedford, MA; Portsmouth, NH, Atlantic City, NJ; and Philadelphia, PA.

It is not necessary to make a reservation on most ferries, unless you plan to bring a car. The Steamship Authority in Woods Hole is the only ferry service that accommodates vehicles; it is also the only ferry service available year-round.

Your Landmarks agent can give you advice on the best way to reach the island from your location, and if you’re coming to see a property, we can usually arrange to pick you up at the airport or boat terminal. Following is information on the various island transportation sources:

BY FERRY

Steamship Authority
Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven (year-round) or Oak Bluffs (summers). Connecting bus service from Boston available.
Passengers and cars. Reservations required/strongly recommended for autos.
45-minute crossing
(508) 477-8600
www.steamshipauthority.com
Connecting bus service from Boston, New York and various Connecticut stops are available from Bonanza Bus (888) 751-8800 www.bonanzabus.com.

Hy-Line Cruises
Hyannis to Oak Bluffs, seasonal service (May-October)
Passengers only
1 1/2-hour crossing
(508) 778-2600
www.hy-linecruises.com

Island Queen
Falmouth to Oak Bluffs, seasonal service (May-October)
Passengers only
35-minute crossing
(508) 548-4800
www.islandqueen.com

Falmouth Ferry Service (The Pied Piper)
Falmouth to Edgartown, seasonal service (May-October)
Passengers only, reservations required/strongly recommended. Valet parking available.
1-hour crossing
(508) 548-9400
www.falmouthferry.com

Schamonchi Ferry/Steamship Authority
New Bedford to Oak Bluffs, seasonal service (May-October)
Passengers only, connecting bus service from New York, Boston, and Providence available.
1 1/2-hour crossing
(508) 548-9400
www.steamshipauthority.com

BY PLANE

Cape Air
Boston, Providence, Hyannis, and New Bedford year-round service to MV Regional Airport.
(800) 352-0714
www.capeair.com

US Airways/US Airways Express
Seasonal direct service from Boston, New York’s Laguardia, and Philadelphia airports to MV Regional Airport.
(800) 428-4322
www.usairways.com

Pan Am/ Boston Maine Clipper Connection
Seasonal direct service from Baltimore, MD, Portsmouth, NH, Newark, NJ Atlantic City, NJ, and Westchester County, NY to MV Regional Airport.
(800) 359-7262
www.flypanam.com