Martha’s Vineyard is an island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Part of what makes your camping trip so special is that you must travel by boat or by plane to get here – there is no bridge or tunnel connecting the mainland to the island. Listed below are resources to help plan your trip!
By Car to Ferry
There is only one ferry service that transports vehicles and RVs to and from Martha’s Vineyard. The Steamship Authority is the ferry service that operates year-round, and transports cars, motorcycles, trucks and RVs of all sizes. Advanced reservations are always required for vehicles and book up quickly for the peak season months of July and August, as well as weekends and holidays.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone. If it is your first time traveling with a vehicle to Martha’s Vineyard, you may find it more feasible to call the Steamship Authority for a reservation. Once a profile is created with the Steamship Authority, many campers find the online reservation process manageable and it becomes part of the routine to book your trip, just like searching for and booking flights would be!
We always recommend checking availability with us at the campground, as well as with the Steamship Authority for a ferry, prior to submitting payment for either reservation in order to avoid conflicts with your travel dates.
| Contact | Mainland Port | Island Port | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamship Authority | www.steamshipauthority.com 508.477.8600 | Woods Hole, MA | Vineyard Haven Terminal: approx. 2 miles to MVFC Oak Bluffs Terminal: approx. 5 miles to MVFC |
Advanced reservations required for vehicles Fares vary by length of vehicle and number of passengers 45 min. crossing time |
By Bus to Ferry
Peter Pan Bus Lines provides convenient bus service to Woods Hole, MA from both Boston South Station and Boston Logan Airport.
Information and Customer Care Center: 1.800.343.9999
www.peterpanbus.com
Plymouth & Brockton Bus Line provides bus service for travel to the Hy-Line Cruise Terminal (passenger only ferry, seasonal) in Hyannis, MA.
www.p-b.com
Seasonal Bus Travel from Boston South Station to and from New Bedford for passenger travel on the Sea streak ferry
https://seastreak.com/ferry-routes-and-schedules/from-boston-to-marthas-vineyard-ma-and-back/
By Plane
Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) offers year-round service for travel to and from the island. Additional flights are added seasonally. Airlines include Cape Air, Jet Blue, Delta and American Airlines.
By Personal Boat
For more information about Martha’s Vineyard marinas, harbormasters and public boat launches, visit
Passenger on Foot
Ferry travel to the island is such an exciting part of the adventure! Proper planning ahead, allows a stress-free start and end to your travel!
We highly recommend thorough review of the informative websites for the ferry services listed below – each one has their own policies, schedules, rates, parking arrangements, etc…
Contact |
Mainland Port |
Island Port |
Notes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Steamship Authority |
508.477.8600 |
Woods Hole, MA |
Vineyard Haven, MA Oak Bluffs, MA |
No reservation needed for passenger or bicycle travel Fares vary by age; additional fee for bicycle Parking lots available $ 45 min. crossing time |
Hy-Line Cruises |
General: 508.778.2600 |
Hyannis, MA |
Oak Bluffs, MA |
Reservation recommended for passenger or bicycle travel Fares vary by age; additional fee for bicycle Inquire about parking your vehicle in Hyannis $ 60 min. crossing time |
Island Queen |
508.548.4800 |
Falmouth, MA |
Oak Bluffs, MA |
Tickets are first come first service Fares vary by age; additional fee for bicycle or recreational equipment Parking lots available $ 35 min. crossing time |
Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry |
401.295.4040 |
Quonset Point, RI |
Oak Bluffs, MA |
Reservations highly recommended Fares vary by age Parking lots available $ 105 min. crossing time |
Seastreak |
800.262.8743 |
New Bedford, MA Highlands, NJ E. 35th St., NYC |
Oak Bluffs, MA Oak Bluffs, MA Oak Bluffs, MA |
Visit website for information about travel from each departure port |
Distances from island ferry ports to Martha’s Vineyard Family Campround:
- Vineyard Haven Terminal: approximately 2 miles
- Oak Bluffs Terminals: approximately 5 miles
For more information about getting around the island once you have arrived, click here (TRAVEL THE ISLAND)