Getting from Boston to Martha's Vineyard: Every Route and Fare (2026)
Every way to get from Boston to Martha's Vineyard in 2026. SSA ferry, Island Queen, Hy-Line, Cape Air flights, bus, and train with verified fares.
Guides and pages
Island Live WebcamsWatch live webcams of Martha's Vineyard: real-time views of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Menemsha Beach, and mo...→Beaches Martha's VineyardExplore Martha’s Vineyard’s best beaches: from family-friendly shores to surf spots and sunset views. Insider...→Martha's Vineyard FAQ: Answered by LocalsExplore answers to top questions about visiting Martha’s Vineyard, including beaches, ferries, weather, towns,...→Martha's Vineyard: The Complete Island GuideExplore Martha's Vineyard: the beaches, the six towns, and what to do when you get here. Plan the trip on one...→Martha's Vineyard VTA Bus Schedule 2026: Free Rides, Routes and Real-Time TrackerVTA bus schedule 2026: all rides FREE. Routes, maps, real-time tracking, and tips for getting around MV withou...→Every way to get from Boston to Martha's Vineyard in 2026. SSA ferry, Island Queen, Hy-Line, Cape Air flights, bus, and train with verified fares.
The complete guide to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard: gingerbread cottages, the Flying Horses carousel turning 150, Inkwell Beach, where to stay and eat, and 2026 events.
Read More: Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard: The Complete Town Guide (2026)Thinking about a September or October visit? Good call. A friendly heads-up on what shifts after Labor Day 2026: the ferry switch to Vineyard Haven, each boat's last day, what stays open through Columbus Day, and how far room rates fall.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard After Labor Day (2026): The Ferry Switch, What Stays Open and What It CostsFall 2026 on Martha's Vineyard: the September 10 and October 12 deadlines, beaches that open to everyone September 16, the Derby, scalloping by town, foliage timing and honest closing dates.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard in the Fall (2026): What Closes, What Opens Up and Why Locals Call It the Best SeasonDates, the lighthouse lighting, the Main Street parade, winter ferries and who is open: a fact-checked local guide to the island's biggest December weekend (Dec 10-13, 2026).
Read More: Christmas in Edgartown 2026: The 45th Festival Weekend, Planned RightGrand Illumination Night 2026 is August 19 in Oak Bluffs. The tradition, dating to 1869, of lighting 300+ gingerbread cottages with lanterns after dark.
Read More: Grand Illumination Night on Martha's Vineyard: The Complete Guide (2026)Martha's Vineyard for wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility: the accessible ferries and how to board, the free accessible VTA bus and paratransit, the five beaches rated most accessible by the island's 2025 survey, where the beach and floating wheelchairs are and who to call, accessible trails, attractions, hotels and what is still missing.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard Accessibility Guide: Ferries, Buses, Beaches and Attractions for Wheelchair Users (2026)Where to photograph Martha's Vineyard, by subject and by light: the five lighthouses and their best hours, the working harbors, the ferries, the gingerbread cottages, the Aquinnah cliffs and the rules that protect them, the up-island stone walls, the Jaws bridge, Mytoi and Menemsha Hills, seasons and weather, and the drone, cliff and private-beach rules, illustrated with our own photographs.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard Photo Spots: Where and When to Photograph the Island, by a Local (2026)Day trip to Martha's Vineyard from Boston ($100) or NYC ($300+). Every ferry, bus, train, and flight option with 2026 fares, parking, and an itinerary.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston and NYC: The Complete 2026 GuideA boat ride on the Steamship Authority ferry to Martha's Vineyard: open water, the island coming into view, and what the crossing is like.
Read More: Boat Ride Looking Through The Window on the SSA FerryThe free island library · 2026
Beach reports, events worth a day, ferry heads-ups. Sent when there is something worth telling. The Beach Guide, The Vineyard in the Fall and Where to Stay arrive with your welcome email.
Get the free guidesIsland prices, hours and details change often. Please verify with businesses before you go. Full disclaimer
The island right now
9:01 AMisland time

Three free downloads · 2026
The island guides, in your inbox
The Beach Guide, The Vineyard in the Fall and Where to Stay. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements.

