Driving Directions from Boston and points north to

Woods Hole Terminal
Traveling south on route 128 (interstate 95) or 93 south from downtown Boston, take MA-24 S toward BROCKTON / FALL RIVER. On MA-24 take exit 14A and merge onto I-495 S toward CAPE COD. Continue along I-495 S, which will become MA-25 E, until you reach the Bourne Bridge. Once across the bridge you will enter a roundabout (rotary), take the second exit onto MA-28 (GEN MACARTHUR BLVD). Continue along MA-28 and go around the second roundabout, continuing on MA-28 toward Falmouth, Woods Hole and the Islands. As you near Falmouth, MA-28 becomes one lane each way. If you plan on parking your car and traveling to the Vineyard aboard Steamship Authority without your car, please follow the signs posted by the Steamship Authority to the proper parking lot. DO NOT drive all the way to the Woods Hole to park your car, as you will just have to drive back to the lot they directed you to earlier. If you are bringing your car across, continue along the two-lane road, route 28, until you reach Woods Hole and follow the signs directing you to the Steamship Authority or Ferries to the Islands.

New Bedford Ferry Terminal
Traveling south on route 128 (interstate 95) or 93 south from downtown Boston, take route 24 S via toward BROCKTON / FALL RIVER. At exit 12 get onto Route 140 South. Continue along Route 140 S until Exit 2E/A and take I-195 East toward Cape Cod. About a mile later take Exit 15, Route 18 South/Downtown. Turn left at 2nd light (Note: this is a left lane turn). Drive straight onto the State Pier and look for signs for Vineyard Ferries.

Taking the bus from Boston
Traveling to the Vineyard by bus from Boston is one of the most convient and easiest ways to get to the island. The bus leaves from South Station or Logan Airport in Boston and there are numerous trips in the morning afternoon and evening. Bonanza Bus / Peter Pan Lines is the only company servicing the route, so to purchase tickets either go online or buy it right at the terminal. From there the bus will take you directly to Woods Hole where Steamship Authority ferry's run daily to Martha's Vineyard.

Flying to Martha's Vineyard from Boston's Logan Airport
If you would like to fly from Boston there are a few options, including local carriers like Cape Air and even charter flights. For the latest information on charter flights visit our Charter Flight Section of MVOL. For the latest list of local carriers visit the MVOL airline page.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard from New York City and points south

Driving Directions from New York City to Wood's Hole
Take Route I-95 to Providence, RI, in Providence exit onto I-195 East to Wareham, MA. I-195 ends at I-495/route 25, take exit for Cape Cod and the Islands, Route 495/25 East, follow across the Bourne Bridge and then follow Route 28 to Falmouth and Woods Hole and the Steamship Authority. Distance from New York City is approximately 260 miles.

Driving Directions from New York to Rhode Island Ferry
Take I-95 N to Rhode Island exit 8A (exit and stay in the far left lanes). At the first light take a left and continue until your reach the first traffic light (about 300 yards). Turn right onto route 4 south toward Quonset Point. After a couple of miles take exit 7 (Quonset Point/Route 403). Stay left at top of exit and continue on for 2 ½ miles until you pass under a large bridge and come to a traffic light. Turn right - this is Roger Williams Way. Follow the green Vineyard Fast Ferry signs for 2 miles. The ferry is on the right-hand side.

Driving Directions from New York to New Bedford Ferry
Take I-95 N until you reach Exit 20 I-195 East towards Providence/Cape Cod in Rhode Island. Follow I-195 E into Massachusetts toward Fall River and New Bedford. Take Exit 15: Route 18 South/Downtown (New Bedford). Turn left at 2nd light (Note: this is a left lane turn). Drive straight onto the State Pier. There you will see signs for Vineyard Ferries.

Flying to Martha's Vineyard from New York LaGuardia Airport
On a seasonal basis, US Airways offers direct flights from LaGuardia airport in Queens to Martha's Vineyard Airport. Check www.usairways.com for updated schedules and flight reservations.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard from points south by Train
When coming to Martha's Vineyard from New York City or points south on Amtrak you have two options, the Kingston Rhode Island (KIN) stop and a shuttle or a taxi to the Vineyard Fast Ferry and Boston's South Station with a bus down to the Wood's Hole Ferry.

Train from New York to Boston
The only year round options for taking the train to Martha's Vineyard is to travel to Boston's South Station on Amtrak. From there you can take a Bonanza/Peter Pan Bus for South Station to Wood's Hole. For more information about the schedule check out the Peter Pan Bus website.

Train from New York to Rhode Island
You can also take the Amtrak Train to the Kingston Rhode Island (KIN) stop. From there you can catch a shuttle or a taxi to the Vineyard Fast Ferry. For more details vist the Vineyard Fast Ferry website.

Taking the bus from New York
Traveling to Martha's Vineyard by bus from New York can be convenient as you don't have to worry about driving or parking your car. The main bus line that travels to Woods Hole and Cape Cod is Bonanza Bus/Peter Pan Lines. You can purchase tickets either online or at the Port Authority terminal. You do have to switch buses during your trip, but the bus does stop in New Bedford and Providence, making it convenient to get the fast ferries from there. They also have a bus that will take you to Woods Hole and the Steamship Authority daily ferry service to Martha's Vineyard. Be aware that as most ferries are seasonal, October through April, traveling to Woods Hole my be necessary: check Peter Pan's Bus website for schedules.

From Points in Western Massachusetts, Vermont and Upstate New York

Follow Interstate 90 (Mass Turnpike) to Exit 11A, Route 495 South; then follow the directions above from 495.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard from Rhode Island

Driving from Rhode Island to Quonset Point Ferry
Located in North Kingstown, the Vineyard Fast Ferry terminal is only 10 minutes from I-95, 15 minutes from TF Green airport and 20 minutes from the Amtrak train station. The ferry provides shuttle service to and from both hubs. Take I-95 N to exit 8A in Rhode Island, get off and get into far left lanes. At the first light take a left and continue until you reach the first traffic light (about 300 yards). Turn right onto Route 4 south toward Quonset Point. After a couple of miles take exit 7 (Quonset Point/Route 403). Stay left at top of exit and continue on for 2½ miles until you pass under a large bridge and come to a traffic light. Turn right - this is Roger Williams Way. Follow the green Vineyard Fast Ferry signs for 2 miles; the ferry is on the right-hand side. For more information visit http://www.vineyardfastferry.com or call 401-295-4040. This ferry is seasonal, so make sure to visit the website for current schedules.

Driving from Rhode Island to New Bedford Ferry
Exit off of I-95 onto I-195 East towards Providence/Cape Cod in Rhode Island. Forward I-195 E into Massachusetts toward Fall River and New Bedford. Take Exit 15: Route 18 South/Downtown (New Bedford). Turn Left at 2nd light (Note: this is a left lane turn). Drive straight onto the State Pier. There you will see signs for Vineyard Ferries. For more information visit New England Fast Ferry or call 866.453.6800, this ferry is seasonal, so make sure to visit the website to get the latest times and schedules.

Driving Directions from Rhode Island to Wood's Hole
In Providence, exit from I-95 onto I-195E toward E. Providence/Cape Cod. Follow I-195 E into Massachusetts toward Cape Cod. I-195 ends at I-495/route 25, take exit for Cape Cod and the Islands, Route 495 ends as 25 continues east, follow across the Bourne Bridge and then follow Route 28 to Falmouth and Woods Hole and the Steamship Authority.

Flying to Martha's Vineyard from Providence TF Green Airport
If you would like to fly from Providnce there are a few options. Some major carriers fly into the Martha's Vineyard Airport; for the latest information you should visit one of the major travel sites like Expedia or Travelocity. There are also local carriers like Cape Air and charter flights. For the latest information on charter flights visit our Charter Flight Section of MVOL. For the latest list of local carriers check out the MVOL airline page.

Getting to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod/Hyannis area

From Hyannis to Oak Bluffs
Hy-Line Cruises offers year-round high-speed service to Martha's Vineyard from Hyannis. Take Route 28 into Hyannis. At Airport Rotary take your first right onto Barnstable Road; this road turns into Ocean Street; Hy-Line's ferry terminal is 1-1/4 miles from the rotary. The trip is approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic. For updates and schedule information visit Hy-Line Cruises.

From Falmouth to Oak Bluffs
The Island Queen offers seasonal service to Oak Bluffs from Falmouth. To get there from Bourne or Hyannis take Rt 28 through Falmouth Center (Jones Rd.) and follow Falmouth Heights Rd towards Falmouth Harbor and the Island Queen can easily be spotted.

From Hyannis to Woods Hole
Take Route 28 West to New Seabury Rotary in Mashpee. Circle the rotary and take your third right to pick up and continue onto Route 28 towards Falmouth Center. Proceed towards the town on Route 28 to the traffic light intersection at Jones Road and Route 28. Before the lights you will see one of our green directional signs pointing the way. At the lights, turn right onto Jones Road. Continue straight on Jones Road to the second set of lights (intersection of Jones Road and Palmer Avenue) and then turn left onto Palmer Avenue. Proceed to end of road and turn right onto Woods Hole Road. Follow to Woods Hole.

Flying from Points Abroad

If you are trying to get to Martha's Vineyard from far away places there are no direct options without first flying to New York, Providence or Boston. If you would like to fly to the island from any of the places you may obtain flights from the major travel sites like Expedia or Travelocity, otherwise you may try some local airlines and charter airlines, just follow the links for MVOL complete listing of these services.