As Detroit residents, we know traveling to the Vineyard can be difficult. Please reach out to Abby at abigail.vandenbosch@gmail.com with any questions about travel options from your location.
Airport and Ferry options
Getting to the Vineyard
Driving to the Vineyard?
The Steamship Authority operates the only automobile ferry service to the Island from Woods Hole on Cape Cod (a short 45-minute crossing). These large vessels operate hourly, year-round. Reservations are required and should be made as soon as possible. Booking for June 2019 opens up in March. steamshipauthority.com
Parking is also available at the ferry locations in Falmouth, New Bedford, and Quonset, RI. If you drive to any of these locations, lots are available nearby. Then once on island, taxis are plentiful and can take you to your hotel or rental.
Note: Guests of the Winnetu can utilize an on-Island pick-up/drop-off service from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Island Queen offers mainland parking within walking distance to the dock. The boat line has guaranteed Winnetu guests parking availability in their lots as a Winnetu voucher is shown to the parking attendant. Mainland parking is $15.00 per day (cash or travelers checks only). Reservations must be made in advance through the Winnetu. Click here.
Traveling from Afar?
Flights to MVY Airport
During the summer, direct flights to MVY are available from New York, Washington, and Boston. Those traveling from the West can reach transfer flights from these locations. (Recommend using travel websites like Expedia.com)
Flights to Ferry Locations
Flights into the small MVY airport can be expensive. If you’d rather, check out flights into Providence or Boston.
From Providence, Seastreak Shuttle Service, Uber, and various airport taxis are available to Quonset, RI. Ferries operate regularly from Quonset. fastferry.com
From Boston, Peter Pan Bus Lines’ operates frequent and cost-effective bus service from all terminals at Logan Airport, directly to the Steamship Authority Wharf in Woods Hole. Check out peterpanbus.com for details.
For more detailed directions and FAQs, check out winnetu.com and mvy.com
Getting around on-island
The Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) operates year round, economical, and frequent service throughout the Island. For more information, visit their website.
The Winnetu Oceanside Resort operates a complimentary shuttle service between the Resort and Edgartown on a frequent basis during most of the season from morning until evening.
Ubers and taxis are also available around the island.