Getting to Martha's Vineyard
Reprinted from the 2004 Visitors Guide courtesy
of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. www.mvy.com
BY FERRY
Ferries to the Island sail from Falmouth, Hyannis, Montauk (Long
Island, NY) Nantucket, New Bedford, New London, Conn, and Woods
Hole. All except the Woods Hole Ferry carry passengers only.
The boats from Falmouth, Hyannis, New Bedford, and Quonset Point
operate during the spring, summer, and fall. The ferry between
Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket runs from June to mid September,
and the ferry from Montauk makes one round trip in the month
of August. If you leave your car on the mainland, parking is
available at ferry terminals.
To bring a vehicle to the island:
The ferry from Woods Hole is the only ferry that carries passengers
and vehicles. It operates every day, year round, weather permitting.
Vehicle Reservations: Advance reservations are strongly recommended
if you plan to bring your vehicle. Vehicle reservations are required
on the summer dates indicated on the Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard
schedule on page 11. The numbers for reservations are 508-477-8600
or 508-693-9130.
Distance by car to Woods Hole
| From |
Miles |
Boston
Providence
Portsmouth NH
New Haven
Hartford
New York
Ewing NJ
Philadelphia
Washington |
80
75
135
175
160
25
332
348
484 |
BY CAR
TO THE FERRIES
From New York:
To New Bedford: Follow Route 1-95 to Providence, then take 1-95
East.
To Falmouth and Woods Hole: Continue from New Bedford on 1-95
East, than take Route 25 East (1-495 South), cross the Bourne
Bridge, and follow Route 28 South.
To Hyannis: Continue from New Bedford on 1-95 East, take Route
25 East (1-495 South), and then follow Route 6.
From Boston:
Take Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge.
To Hyannis: Follow Route 6 East.
To Falmouth and Woods Hole: Take Route 6 West to
Buzzards Bay, cross the Bourne Bridge, and follow Route 28 South.
Alternate route from Boston: Follow 1-95 to Route 24.
To New Bedford: take 24 and 1-95 East.
To Falmouth and Woods Hole: take 24 to 1-495, 1-495 to
Buzzards Bay, cross the Bourne Bridge, and follow Route 28 South.
If you are planning to leave your automobile on the mainland,
you can park in the area maintained by the Steamship Authority
in Falmouth, and in the areas maintained by the other ferry operators
in New Bedford, Falmouth Heights, and Hyannis.
BY BUS
TO THE FERRIES
Bus service to Woods Holes is provided from Boston and from New
York (stopping in Providence) daily, year round. Call Bonanza
Bus Line at 888-751-8800 or 401-751-8800, www.bonanzabus.com
BY PLANE
There is a year-round scheduled service to the Martha's Vineyard
Airport from Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford and Providence.
Charter services also are available, and the airport has facilities
for private planes. M.V. Airport is located in the center of
the Island. Taxis and cars can be hired at the terminal.
Cape Air, 508-771-6944/800-352-0714
www.flycapeair.com
Flies from Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford and Providence.
Has interline agreements for joint ticketing and interline baggage
handling for connecting flights with most major airlines. They
have joint fares for discounted travel with America West, Colgan,
Continental, Delta and USAir.
CHARTER SERVICE
Desert & Island Air Charter
800-835-9135
E-Mail: flysafe@desertislandair.com
www.desertislandair.com
Eagle Air, Inc., 888-993-2453
888-99-EAGLE; fax: 508-752-8330
E-Mail: Sales@eagleaircharter.com
www.eagleaircharter.com
Eastern Air Charter, 800-370-8680
Fax: 1-781-769-7743
www.easternair.com
Million Air Charter, 800-8822-2333
201-288-5459; Fax: 201-288-1229
E-Mail: charter@millionairteb.com
www.millionairteb.com
Ocean Wings Air Charter, Inc.
508-693-4646 800-253-5039
E-Mail: wings@nantucket.net
www.oceanwings.com
Tikal Aviation Services
PO Box 965 Far Hills NJ: 877-622-3798
908-306-1300/Fax: 908-306-1900
E-Mail: info@commandshare.com
www.commandshare.com
FROM OFF-ISLAND AIRPORT
Airport Car Express
401-265-5356/401-737-5628
Based at T.F. Green (Providence) Airport.
Offering year-round service to and from al major airports, train
stations and bus stations and bus stations in New England. Private
limousines, town cars and passenger vans.
Escort Coach
East Falmouth
800-564-8116 508-548-8116
www.whitelimo.com.
Offering year-round service since 1941 connecting Martha's Vineyard
to Boston, Providence and New York airports/ train stations and
beyond. Private limousines, sedans passenger vans and mini coaches.
King's Coach
800-272-9892 Fax: 508-790-9396
E-Mail: limo@kingscoach.com
www.kingscoach.com.
Providing year-round service to and from Boston, Providence as
well as New York airports, train stations, etc. Offering 6, 8
and 10 passenger limousines, luxury sedans, vans and buses. Flat
rate for all vehicles.
HARBOR FACILITIES
Marina and mooring services are available in the harbors at
Edgartown, Menemsha, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.
Please contact the harbormasters at:
Edgartown: 508-627-4746/6185.
Monitors ch. 9, 16; working ch. 74
Menemsha: 508-645-2846
Monitors ch. 9; working ch.8
Oak Bluffs: 508-693-4355
Marina Manager: 508-693-4355
Monitors ch.9; working ch. 71
www.oakbluffsharbor.com
Vineyard Haven: 508-696-4249
Monitors ch. 9; working ch. 69
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