Martha's Vineyard ferry arrival scene

Getting to Edgartown

Compare the Woods Hole car ferry to Vineyard Haven, seasonal passenger service to Oak Bluffs, flights into Martha's Vineyard Airport, and the final bus or taxi transfer into town.

Arrival map

Woods Hole sets up the Edgartown arrival.

This map shows the main arrival choices before the rest of the trip gets locked in. Woods Hole is the primary approach to compare first. Martha's Vineyard Airport is the helpful backup or add-on choice. The lines are planning corridors, not turn-by-turn road geometry, so use live directions before you drive.

  • Tap a marker to see how each town fits the drive.
  • Solid line is the main approach; dashed lines are alternate regional approaches.
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Most mainland arrivals do not land in Edgartown itself.

Steamship Authority vehicle service from Woods Hole reaches Vineyard Haven year-round and Oak Bluffs seasonally. Passenger ferries also vary by port and season. From either island terminal, continue to Edgartown by VTA bus, taxi, rideshare, bicycle, or car.

Woods Hole with a vehicle

Reserve the car space well ahead for summer. The ticket determines the island terminal; Edgartown still requires a drive after unloading.

Passenger ferry and island bus

Walk-on travelers have more sailing options. Check the arrival terminal against the current VTA schedule and luggage needs before assuming a seamless transfer.

Martha's Vineyard Airport

The airport sits west of Edgartown. A taxi, rideshare, rental car, or seasonal bus completes the trip; there is no central-town rail or fixed airport shuttle.

Cape Cod parking without a car

Steamship parking lots may require a shuttle to Woods Hole. Include that transfer in the arrival estimate rather than timing only the boat crossing.

Edgartown lighthouse and harbor arrival context

Boston and Providence approaches

Driving or bus connections funnel toward Falmouth and Woods Hole. Summer Cape traffic can make the mainland leg less predictable than the published sailing time.

Hyannis, New Bedford, and other passenger ports

Seasonal fast ferries can suit car-free travelers, but routes, operating dates, baggage policies, and island terminals differ. Confirm the exact sailing before booking lodging transfers.

Chappaquiddick is a separate ferry

The small crossing at Memorial Wharf connects Edgartown with Chappaquiddick; it is not the mainland ferry and should not be confused with the Woods Hole arrival route.

Before departure: verify the mainland port, island terminal, vehicle reservation, parking-lot shuttle, and final transfer to Edgartown. Each is a separate leg with seasonal schedules.

Continue after the Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs transfer

Choose a village hotel, Katama or Chappaquiddick outing, and a concrete itinerary.

Things to do in Edgartown

Walk North Water Street, reach the lighthouse, choose Katama or Chappaquiddick, and explore the whaling-era village.

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Martha's Vineyard guide

Compare Edgartown with Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Menemsha, Aquinnah, and the island's main transport choices.

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Where to stay in Edgartown

Compare North Water Street, Main Street, and Upper Main Street for views, walking distance, parking, and service.

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Restaurants in Edgartown

Choose among raw bars, casual harbor seafood, contemporary dinners, and café breakfasts.

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