Getting to Martha's Vineyard
We recommend planning travel for Thursday (10/12), or early Friday morning (10/13.) Make sure to plan enough time to get from the airport to the boat - if you're flying into Boston or Providence you'll want to make sure you have a few hours. If you're arriving on Friday, be sure to try and catch the 5:00pm or 6:15pm boat at the latest to make it to our Welcome Drinks event on Friday night! It's best to arrive at the boat 30 minutes before its departure time. The last boat to the island each day is 9:45pm, if you miss the last boat you'll need to wait until morning to get over to the island! Boats can also be canceled due to weather, be sure to check the Steamship Authority website the day of travel for up-to-date schedules. To get from town to town on the island you'll need to drive or take an Uber or Taxi. You can bring your own car over to the island by making reservations with The Steamship Authority ferry boat.
Flights
The closest mainland airports to Martha's Vineyard are Logan airport in Boston, or TF Green Airport in Providence. From there, you'll need to travel by car or bus to Woods Hole to catch the ferry boat to the island. Peter Pan Bus provides service to the ferry terminal in Woods Hole from TF Green Airport in Providence RI, Boston Logan Airport, Boston South Station and other locations. http://peterpanbus.com Several airlines fly directly to the island, into MVY Airport. This is a good option if you don't want to drive or take the boat.
The Boat
The Steamship Authority provides ferry service between Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard several times a day and offers the most direct travel for both passengers and automobiles. The boat comes into two different towns on the island depending on the schedule: Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven. Be sure to check which town you are arriving in! Advanced reservations are needed to bring cars over to the island on the boat, but walk-on passengers never need a reservation. https://www.steamshipauthority.com/