Getting Around

Renting a car, Jeep or moped on Martha's Vineyard: whether you need one at all, the airport and in-town agencies, what Jeeps and compacts cost by season, the 2026 Oak Bluffs moped rules (one rider, driver's licence, fewer machines), the three moped shops and their conditions, beach-driving permits, Mokes and e-bikes.

Uber and Lyft work down-island on Martha's Vineyard in daylight; up-island in Chilmark, Menemsha and Aquinnah they are scarce, nearly impossible late at night and expensive, and there are stretches with no cell service. The ten taxi companies with phone numbers, published zone fares, the free bus and its last runs, and how to plan the ride home.

Complete parking guide to Martha's Vineyard: free lots, time limits, beach stickers, ferry lots, park-and-ride strategy, EV charging, and how to avoid the 4,500+ tickets written every summer.

Going car-free on Martha's Vineyard is easy in 2026. Free buses, bike rentals by the ferry, and three walkable towns. Everything you need to know.

Scenic VTA bus ride from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. See the route, seasonal service info, and what to expect along the way.