Explore Woods Hole: Gateway to Martha's Vineyard
Woods Hole is the mainland gateway to Martha's Vineyard: ferry logistics plus the science institutions, food, and history worth your layover.
Planning Guide · 98 guides · Martha’s Vineyard
Trip Planning Guides
Itineraries, ferry logistics, and island know-how
- 3-day and 7-day itineraries
- Ferry and parking guides
- Month-by-month weather
Everything that happens before you board the ferry: how to get here and get around, when to come, what it costs, where to stay and how to spend one day or seven. Written from the island, checked against the current ferry and bus schedules, and updated when the rules change.
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Vineyard Haven to Edgartown by Bus: Route 13 on Video, the Winter Timetable and How the Free VTA Works
The VTA Route 13 bus from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown on video: the route past the hospital, Oak Bluffs and State Beach to Church Street, the off-season timetable (first and last buses, Friday and Saturday late trips), the flag-stop rules, bike racks and connections. Every ride is fare-free through June 30, 2027.
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The free island library · 2026
One short island letter, and all four guides to start
Beach reports, events worth a day, ferry heads-ups. Sent when there is something worth telling. The Beach Guide, The Vineyard in the Fall, Where to Stay and What It Really Costs arrive with your welcome email.
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