Martha's Vineyard is located approximately seven miles off the southern coast of Cape Cod. It is reached by a ferry that departs from Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and by several other ferries departing from Falmouth, New Bedford, Hyannis, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and the East 35th Street ferry terminal in Manhattan.
How long is the ferry ride from New York City to Martha's Vineyard?
The New York to Martha's Vineyard service takes 5 hours with no connecting stops. WIFI, bar and refreshments and 12 large screen TVs available. The fast ferry service from New Bedford takes 50 minutes, and pets and bicycles are permitted, WIFI and refreshments are available.
Why is Martha's Vineyard expensive?
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce estimates that during the winter there are 15,000 people living on the island and 115,000 during the summer. Running a business is expensive because taxes, rent and utilities have to be paid for 12 months a year, even if customers don't show up for 9 of those months.Aug 18, 2015
Is there a train from NYC to Martha's Vineyard?
Getting to Martha's Vineyard from NYC (and other points North and South) has never been easier! Our ferry terminal in Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI by far the closest option to connect to MV via Amtrak.
How long is the ferry from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard?
The Steamship Authority operates ALL day, EVERY day from Woods Hole on Cape Cod. The trip between Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard takes 45 minutes and bicycles and pets are welcome. The ferry has refreshments, restrooms and WIFI.
How do you get to Martha's Vineyard from Manhattan?
There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Martha's Vineyard Island. However, you can take the train to Boston, take the walk to South Station, Boston, MA, take the bus to Steamship Authority Piers, Woods Hole, MA, take the walk to Woods Hole, then take the car ferry to Oak Bluffs.6 days ago
Can you get to Martha's Vineyard by train?
The only year round options for taking the train to Martha's Vineyard is to travel to Boston's South Station on Amtrak. From there you can take a Peter Pan Bus at South Station to Wood's Hole. For more information about the schedule check out the Peter Pan website.Feb 21, 2020
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