Traveling from boston to woods hole for vacation with family and friends on cape cod and marthas vineyard, or taking the ferry to oak bluffs or vineyard haven. The steamship authority is governed by a fivemember board, which. Joint statement from martha s vineyard hospital and nantucket cottage hospital. Martha s vineyard steamship authority ferry schedule login. If you are in the area this is a must see experience. Ferry trip from woods hole to marthas vineyard the. Only 20 by 9 miles, martha s vineyard offers yearround beauty and lots to do.
This week on mv is the islands premier summertime entertainment newspaper, distributed free from memorial day through columbus day. Martha s vineyard and nantucket steamships and ferries. Marthas vineyard island map see map details from created 6282005. The steamship authority marthas vineyard faq woods hole. Marthas vineyard hospital and nantucket cottage hospital have asked the steamship authority to post a joint statement to residents and visitors of the islands. Woods hole hunkered down, wcai broadcast through the storm and we peered out the windows as the wind howled, hoping to get out and play in the snow as soon as the. The ride was pleasant and the crew was very helpful and attentive. Restaurants near the steamship authority marthas vineyard, woods hole on tripadvisor. Peter pan bus lines has the express service, convenient schedules, free wifi, and mobile boarding.
My wife has wanted to go to martha s vineyard for a long time and the ferry schedule made it possible on a tight schedule. Map of house lots near starbucks neck and tower hill road in edgartown. Each town has its unique character from the historic whaling captain s grand homes and gardens in edgartown to the victorian gingerbread cottages in oak bluffs. The mv streamship authority operates a regular bus system from their parking lot on palmer avenue to woods hole to facilitate day parking to access the marthas vineyard ferry. Driving to woods hole from logan airport takes about an hour and a half without traffic. We recommend taking the ferry from woods hole to martha s vineyard, which is the fastest and cheapest option, and takes around 45 min. Woods hole ferry dock live cam streaming live by woods hole inn. Discovery map offers both a printed and digital map, free of charge. Beware, if you take the woods hole, martha s vineyard and nantucket steamship authority from woods hole, there s a very good chance youll have to park offsite and take a shuttle bus to woods hole. The woods hole ferry provides transportation to vineyard haven. The woods hole, marthas vineyard, and nantucket steamship authority steamship authority was created by chapter 701 of the acts of 1960, as amended, to provide adequate transportation of persons and necessaries of life for the islands of nantucket and marthas vineyard. Marthas vineyard ferry information ports, schedules, fares. Marthas vineyard includes the smaller adjacent chappaquiddick island, which is usually connected to the vineyard, though storms and hurricanes have separated them, as in 2007.
Purchase the fullsize map and pamphlet by phone via the polly hill arboretum call 5086939426, or in person on island at the polly hill visitor center, bunch of grapes bookstore, granary gallery, or the marthas vineyard museum. Located in historic woods hole, at the end of the shining sea bike path. Marthas vineyard steamship authority ferry schedule. Reservations are not required, but we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to sailing time, as we sometimes reach vessel passenger capacity on busy weekends and. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. Marthas vineyard transportation plan july 2015,page 1 preface this marthas vineyard transportation plan mvtp is a discussion of transportation issues and options, a vision for the future, an outline of goals and policies, and a series of recommendations about our. The woods hole, martha s vineyard and nantucket steamship authority, doing business as the steamship authority ssa, is the statutory regulatory body for all ferry operations between mainland massachusetts and the islands of martha s vineyard and nantucket, as well an operator of ferry services between the mainland and the islands. The island home ferry, which made trips earlier in the day, is in for its routine maintenance in fairhaven. We are the only ferry to marthas vineyard that truly avoids all the cape cod traffic.
Beware, if you take the woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority from woods hole, theres a very good chance youll have to park offsite and take a shuttle bus to woods hole. Jan 10, 2018 commuters arriving for the 5 pm ferry out of vineyard haven wednesday were greeted by the mv woods hole rather than their typical ride, mv island home. For americas aspiring marine scientists, woods hole has long been considered to be the holy grail. A blizzard blew though the area in the last 24 hours, shutting down schools, roads and ferries to marthas vineyard with strong winds and about ten inches of snow accumulated. Our new fast ferry ava pearl is the the most advanced highspeed ferry in the. If you plan to visit martha s vineyard island for only a day or two, it s probably best to leave your car in a parking lot in woods hole, ride the ferry as a passenger, and use public transportation on the island. There are 2 ways to get from woods hole to marthas vineyard island by car ferry, taxi or bus. Edgartown great pond beach 31 sailors burying ground. The woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority, subject to the conditions and powers contained in st. Steamship authority schedule marthas vineyard online. A seasonal interisland ferry operated by hyline cruises runs between nantucket and marthas vineyard from late may to early october. Woods hole is in, island home is out the marthas vineyard. Advance vehicle reservations are required and can be booked online, by calling 508 4778600, or in person at our woods hole and marthas vineyard ticket offices located in the vineyard haven terminal yearround and seasonally at the oak bluffs terminal. So when we returned to massachusetts, we found a motel in falmouth before going on the ferry to marthas vineyard the next day.
Tourist map of island of marthas vineyard, massachusetts. Woods hole is perfectly situated to enjoy a wonderful day by the sea, and makes a great jumping off point to explore all that cape cod and the islands have to offer. Woods hole to marthas vineyard island 2 ways to travel. Marthas vineyard, nantucket, and woods hole steamship authority ssa. Marthas vneyard island map marthas vineyard online. More detailed maps for land bank properties are periodically. If you plan to visit marthas vineyard island for only a day or two, its probably best to leave your car in a parking lot in woods hole, ride the ferry as a passenger, and use public transportation on the island in summer, it is impossible to find a free, legal parking place for a full day or for overnight. The woods hole will be making the island homes regular runs for the next month and a. All maps are included in this mvtp for illustrative purposes only, and are.
But you wont just be surrounded by other travelers. Ferries used to also run to nantucket from here now that service is available through the town of hyannis. Car parking for steamship authority ferry woods hole to. Since 1818, the vessels of the steamship authority and its predecessors have been traveling the waters of woods hole and marthas vineyard as well as hyannis and nantucket. About us pie in the sky bakery and cafe woods hole. Explore marthas vineyard with the local, knowledgeable people of discovery map. Discover places to stay, shop, eat and find things to do while at the vineyard. Rome2rio has found one way to get from woods hole to tisbury by ferry. Marthas vineyard ferry woods hole to vineyard haven. It also shows the location of picnic woods, inslee camp.
Book your tickets online for the steamship authority marthas vineyard, woods hole. Marthas vineyard elsa had always wanted to visit marthas vineyard. The steamship authority marthas vineyard woods hole. So if you are visiting marthas vineyard in the weeks to come, wed recommend taking the ferry to woods hole. Marthas vineyard is an island located south of cape cod in massachusetts in the united. Took the ferry from woods hole to marthas vineyard and back. No longer just a pass through for vineyard ferry travelers, woods hole boasts waterfront restaurants, topnotch accommodations and yearround activities. Ferries to marthas vineyard leave cape cod from three ports. It is the only ferry operator to carry automobiles to and from. The mv streamship authority operates a regular bus system from their parking lot on palmer avenue to woods hole to facilitate day parking to access the martha s vineyard ferry.
Simple process took the shuttle from a falmouth parking lot on the way out and returned with relatives who took their vehicle to the island and got to experience the efficient deboarding process in a car. This is a three mile distance, and takes about 10 minutes. Map of martha s vineyard area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located. Freedom cruise line in harwich port and seastreak in new bedford, new york city and highland, nj, provides seasonal highspeed ferry service to the island. After the old colony railroad came to mainland woods hole in 1872, summer residences began to. Marthas vineyard and nantucket steamships and ferries home. Marthas vineyard and nantucket steamships and ferries. Dec 09, 2008 marthas vineyard, woods hole ferry island home.
About us pie in the sky bakery and cafe woods hole, cape cod. The woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority, doing business as the steamship authority ssa, is the statutory regulatory body for all ferry operations between mainland massachusetts and the islands of marthas vineyard and nantucket, as well an operator of ferry services between the mainland and the islands. After all, its home to the highly respected woods hole oceanographic institution and much more. Restaurants near the steamship authority marthas vineyard. Woods hole to tisbury one way to travel via car ferry. If you are traveling to marthas vineyard, the trip. Today, our goal is to provide safe, convenient and reliable transportation to island residents and visitors. Most visitors take the ferry service connecting the vineyard and the mainland. Joint statement from marthas vineyard hospital and nantucket cottage hospital. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from woods hole to marthas vineyard. Find its reduced schedule from march 22april 2 posted below.
These pdf forms may be viewed with adobe acrobat reader. Oct 24, 2018 whether youre traveling to martha s vineyard from the mainland or making your way across the waters to chappaquiddick, there s always a ferry to take you where you need to go see more ideas about vineyard, martha s vineyard ferry and woods hole. The steamship authority marthas vineyard, woods hole. Take the pricier ferry from new bedford or drive a bit further down the cape and take the bigger one for a cheaper price. Martha s vineyard hospital and nantucket cottage hospital have asked the steamship authority to post a joint statement to residents and visitors of the islands. Welcome to the steamship authoritys ferry schedule page. In this guide youll find information on sailing from each port, along with links to each ferry services website for the most uptodate schedules, reservations, and discount offers. Many of your favorite places were closed for the winter, but fishmonger cafe, woods hole market, pie in the sky and quicks hole tavern remained open all winter long, welcoming visitors with woods. If you are traveling to marthas vineyard, the trip takes only 45 minutes from woods hole. Schedule of employer contribution of the woods hole, 68 marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority pension plan schedule of funding progress of the woods hole, 69 marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority other postemployment benefit plan schedule of employer contributions 70 to the multiemployer pension plans. We drove through woods hole, the place where the ferry would depart for marthas. Marthas vineyard news, car rental ferry to woods hole. Waquoit bay national estuarine research preserve trail map 9.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rio s travel planner. Hannon added a new photo at marthas vineyard ferry woods hole. Steamship authority ferry schedule to martha s vineyard and woods hole. Photos, videos and memories of the steamships and ferry boats that have serviced martha s vineyard and nantucket, massachusetts.
There are 2 ways to get from woods hole to martha s vineyard island by car ferry, taxi or bus. Yearround boat schedules for all ferries from cape cod woods hole to martha s vineyard oak bluffs and vineyard haven ports. Explore the maps background and significance on an 11x17 pamphlet html or pdf. When new englanders want to get away from it all, they flock to cape cod and its neighboring islands off the coast of massachusetts. The steamship authority operates most of the shorter routes, while marthas vineyard fast ferry and. The ice also clogged up woods hole great harbor, and coast guard ice cutters came out daily to keep the ferry service to marthas vineyard running. Marthas vineyard ferry information ports, schedules. If youre traveling via car or bus, you will most likely catch the ferry from woods hole, in the town of falmouth, on cape cod. If youre on a vacation to boston during warmweather months, you wont want to miss the storied towns and beaches of cape cod, marthas vineyard, and nantucket. Woods hole to marthas vineyard island 2 ways to travel via. Ferry to marthas vineyard the steamship authority martha. Oct 24, 2018 whether youre traveling to marthas vineyard from the mainland or making your way across the waters to chappaquiddick, theres always a ferry to take you where you need to go see more ideas about vineyard, marthas vineyard ferry and woods hole. Jan 04, 2020 if you are traveling to marthas vineyard, the trip takes only 45 minutes from woods hole. Directions to marthas vineyard ferry quonset point terminal our departure location is the most convenient and hassle free way to travel to marthas vineyard.
Since 1818, the vessels of the steamship authority and its predecessors have been traveling the waters of woods hole and martha s vineyard as well as hyannis and nantucket. Woods hole, marthas vineyard, and nantucket steamship authority. Currently only the steamship authority, departing from woods hole, ma offers daily ferry service to the vineyard. Conveniently located steps from the boat in vineyard haven. Map of marthas vineyard area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located. Steamship authority ferry schedule to marthas vineyard and woods hole. We recommend taking the ferry from woods hole to marthas vineyard, which is the fastest. Ferries to martha s vineyard leave cape cod from three ports. If youre planning ferry travel to martha s vineyard, below youll find schedules from all ferry lines servicing the vineyard. Only six miles off the southeastern coast of massachusetts, marthas vineyard invites you to explore its towns, beaches, historical sites and extraordinary landscapes. Up to five transactions oneway or roundtrip will be accepted per mailing. Marthas vineyard, ma, travel guide and information discovery map. The marthas vineyard times is an independently owned weekly community newspaper, published by the mv times corp. To find the map for the shortest distance from woods hole to marthas vineyard, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown.
In this guide youll find information on sailing from each port, along with links to each ferry service s website for the most up to date schedules, reservations, and discount offers. Photos, videos and memories of the steamships and ferry boats that have serviced marthas vineyard and nantucket, massachusetts. Marthas vineyard fast ferry is only minutes from i95 and is the most convenient and time saving ferry to marthas vineyard we will save you hours in travel time each way. Ferries depart from falmouth harbor, woods hole and hyannis harbor to marthas vineyard, and ferries to nantucket depart from hyannis harbor. Woods hole, marthas vineyard, and nantucket steamship. No longer just a pass through for vineyard ferry travelers, woods hole boasts waterfront restaurants, top.
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