ARRIVING BY SEA

During the high season, there are a number of ferry lines that will bring you to the island. The Steamship Authority has the only ferries that carry vehicles and departs from Woods Hole, MA. Vehicle reservations are strongly recommended overall and required for weekends in season, as they do not allow standby.

www.steamshipauthority.com

Arriving from Woods Hole, MA

The Steamship Authority is the only boat that carries both vehicles and passengers. Vehicles need a reservation, while walk-on passengers do not. Vessels operate between Woods Hole and docks in Vineyard Haven year-round and Oak Bluffs seasonally.

Arriving from Falmouth, MA

The Island Queen is a passenger-only vessel which travels to Oak Bluffs Harbor on a 35-minute scenic sail. Reservations are not required. Operates seasonally. You may view schedules, and check fares on the company website.

The Pied Piper is 72-foot, passenger-only, luxury fast ferry which travels to Edgartown on a 35-minute scenic sail. Reservations recommended. Operates seasonally. You may view schedules, purchase tickets and make specific travel time reservations after ticket purchase.

Arriving from Hyannis, MA

Travel aboard Lady Martha with Hy-Line Cruises for seasonal, high-speed service or choose seasonal, traditional service aboard Brant Point. Reservations are the only way to guarantee available space on these passenger-only vessels.

Vessels operate between Hyannis and docks in Oak Bluffs. Operates seasonally.

Arriving from New Bedford, MA

Travel with Seastreak Ferries for seasonal, high-speed service to Oak Bluffs. Purchase tickets through their website. Service is also available from New Jersey and New York City to Martha’s Vineyard, as well as Boston to Martha’s Vineyard.

Operates from May through October and reservations are recommended.

Arriving from Quonset Point, RI

Travel with Vineyard Fast Ferry for seasonal, luxury, high-speed service to Oak Bluffs. Travel aboard the Ava Pearl on a 95-minute cruise to Martha’s Vineyard, and enjoy Business Class Service, Beurteaux seating, interior luggage areas and flat screen satellite TVs. Check schedules through their website and book a trip on their homepage.

Ava Pearl operates between Quonset and Oak Bluffs. Operates seasonally.

Arriving from Manhattan, NY and Highlands, NJ

Travel with Seastreak Ferries for seasonal, high-speed service to Oak Bluffs. Purchase tickets through their website.

Seastreak’s Martha’s Vineyard division operates two high-speed catamaran ferries with capacity of up to 149 passengers. Reservations are recommended.

Arriving by Personal Vessel

The Menemsha Inn is located a short distance from Menemsha Harbor. Please call the Harbor at 508.645.2846 for more details.

ARRIVING BY AIR

Four commercial airlines operate seasonally and year-round out of Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY), with a number of options for direct service. For more information on flights, airport service, transportation, and more, visit their website here.

Cape Air

Cape Air regularly serves MVY year-round from many regional locations. Some locations are seasonal only. For more information and flight schedules, call 1.800.352.0714.

Delta

From May to September, Delta offers daily service to MVY from New York’s JFK International Airport. For more information regarding their scheduled service, call 1.800.221.1212.

Jet Blue

From May to September, Jet Blue offers daily service to MVY from New York’s JFK International Airport. For more information regarding their scheduled service, call 1.800.538.2583.

American Airlines

American Airlines offers daily service to Martha’s Vineyard from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For more information regarding their scheduled service, call 1.800.428.4322.

UPON ARRIVING

From the Steamship Authority in Vineyard Haven

Turn left as you leave the ferry.

Proceed one block, to the first stop sign. Turn right onto Beach Road.

Continue up a slight hill bearing slightly to the left after one block, and stay on the main road out of town (road becomes State Road).

After approximately 2.5 miles there will be a fork. Bear right, staying on State Road.

After another 2.5 miles, watch for a right turn onto North Road. There is a sign there pointing you towards Menemsha.

Continue on North Road for about 5.6 miles. Menemsha Inn & Cottages will be on your right. Menemsha Cross Road will be on your left.

Continue for approximately 1/2 mile and you will see the Beach Plum Inn sign on the right.

If you come to a stop sign, you’ve gone too far.

From Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority Terminal

From Steamship Authority-Head straight as you leave the Ferry Terminal.

Pass Oak Bluffs Harbor on the right, continue straight. You will pass Our Market on the right.

Continue straight up the hill, you will come to a a sharp to the left and a sharp turn right with the MV Hospital on the left.

Continue on the same road and another sharp left that will take you over the draw bridge. Vineyard Haven harbor will be on the right.

You will come to an intersection called 5 corners. Proceed straight through the intersection. Be careful!

Continue up a slight hill bearing slightly to the left after one block, and stay on the main road out of town. This road becomes State Road.

After approximately 2.5 miles there will be a fork. Bear right, staying on State Road.

After another 2.5 miles, watch for a right turn onto North Road. There is a sign there pointing you towards Menemsha.

Continue on North Road for about 5.6 miles. Menemsha Inn & Cottages will be on your right.

Continue for approximately 1/2 mile and you will see the Beach Plum Inn sign on the right.

If you come to a stop sign, you’ve gone too far.

From Martha’s Vineyard Airport

Follow Airport Road to the end. Turn right on Edgartown West Tisbury Road and proceed for approximately 3.4 miles.

At the End of Edgartown West Tisbury Road, turn left onto State Road. Follow for approximately 4.5 miles.

Pass Chilmark Community Center on left and arrive at intersection immediately after. Take a right onto Menemsha Cross Road. Stay straight and proceed for 1 mile.

At the intersection at the end of Menemsha Cross Road, take a left onto North Road. You will see Menemsha Inn & Cottages on the right.

Continue on North Road for approximately 1/2 mile and you will see the Beach Plum Inn sign on the right.

If you come to a stop sign, you’ve gone too far.

Getting Around Martha’s Vineyard

Many visitors to beautiful Martha’s Vineyard choose to arrive via air or passenger ferry. In order to explore all that the island has to offer, and to create lasting memories of your time here, we recommend the following transportation options.

A-A Island Auto Rental, Budget and Hertz

Auto rentals are offered daily, weekly, and monthly rentals. They have offices withing walking distance of Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs ferry terminals, an office at 196 Main Street in Edgartown, as well as complimentary pick-up service at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport.

Aquinnah Taxi

Aquinnah Taxi provides island-wide taxi service, from Gay Head Lighthouse to Chappaquiddick, and everything in between. They offer air-conditioned vans and accept credit cards.

Bluefish Taxi

Bluefish Taxi is part of the same ownership group that owns Aquinnah Taxi. The two companies have a total fleet of eight air-conditioned vans and accept credit cards.

Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority

Martha’s Vineyard Regional Transit Authority is the only year-round island-wide public transportation system on Martha’s Vineyard.