By ferry | By plane | By bus | By car | Car rentals | Directions to hotel

Martha's Vineyard is accessible by airplane or a 45-90 minute ferry ride. Year round ferry service is available from Woods Hole and New Bedford, Ma.; and seasonal ferry services are available from the Massachusetts towns of Falmouth, Hyannis, Nantucket, as well as from Quonset, Rhode Island. The Colonial Inn is centrally located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard and convenient to a great public transportation system; so coming to the Island without a car is an easy, and recommended option.

By Ferry
The Steamship Authority ferry out of Woods Hole, MA (Cape Cod) is the only
one capable of transporting vehicles to Martha’s Vineyard. If you plan to bring
a car onto Martha’s Vineyard, you will need to take this ferry service. It runs
into Vineyard Haven year round, and Oak Bluffs seasonally. Either port is only
a 10-15 min. drive to the Colonial Inn. Advance vehicle reservations are strongly recommended.
508-477-8600

The following ferry services are available for passenger only travel to Martha’s Vineyard:

The Falmouth Ferry – This seasonal passenger service operates between Falmouth Harbor (Cape Cod) and Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard. It lands at Memorial Wharf which is a 5 min. walk to the Colonial Inn. 508-548-9400

The Island Queen - Offering seasonal passenger service between the Massachusetts towns of Falmouth (on Cape Cod) and Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard.
508-548-4800

Hy-line Cruises - Seasonal passenger service from both Hyannis and Nantucket
to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard.
800-492-8082

New Bedford Express Ferry – Offers a year round, passenger only, fast ferry service from New Bedford, Ma. to Martha’s Vineyard. The ferry lands in Oak Bluffs in the summer, and Vineyard Haven in the shoulder and winter seasons. 866-453-6800

Rhode Island Fast Ferry – This seasonal fast ferry service operates between Quonset Point, RI and Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
401-295-4040

By Car to the Ferries
From New York: To New Bedford: Take I-95 to Providence; take I-195 East. To Falmouth and Woods Hole: Continue from New Bedford on I-195 East; take Route 25 East (I-495 South); cross over the Bourne Bridge; follow Route 28 South. To Hyannis: Continue from New Bedford on I-195 East, take Route 25 East (I-495 South) and then follow Route 6.

From Boston: Take Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge. To Hyannis: Follow Route 6 East. To Falmouth and Woods Hole: Take Route 6 West to Buzzards Bay (Bourne), cross the Bourne Bridge, and follow Route 28 South.

Approximate Distances by Car to Woods Hole:
From New York- 271 miles
From Hartford- 187 miles
From New Haven- 165 miles
From Providence- 85 miles
From Boston- 85 miles

By Bus to the Ferries
Bonanza Bus Line provides bus service to Woods Hole from Boston and New York (stopping in Providence) daily, year-round. The Bonanza bus service phone number is: 1-800-556-3815 or 1-401-751-8800 or website: www.bonanzabus.com

By Plane
Year-round flights are available to Martha's Vineyard airport. Taxis and rental cars can be accessed at the terminal. Cape Air provides flights from Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford, and Providence, R.I.
1-508-771-6944 or 1-800-352-0714

Charter services are also available.

Transportation from Off-Island Airports
Escort Coach - This is a year-round service from Boston, Providence, and New York airports, train stations, etc. connecting to Martha's Vineyard. Escort Coach offers limousines, sedans, vans and mini coaches.
1-800-564-8116 or 1-508-548-8116

King's Coach - This is a year-round service from Boston, Providence and New York airports, train station, etc. 6, 8, and 10 passenger vehicles, sedans, vans, and buses are available.
1-800-272-9892

On-Island Car Rentals
AAA Island Auto Rental Inc: 215 Main St., Edgartown, MA
1-508-627-6800 or 1-800-627-6333
5 Corners, Vineyard Haven, MA
1-508-696-5300 or 1-800-696-0233

Thrifty Car Rental: 7 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA
1-508-693-8143

Budget Rent-a-Car: 4 locations - Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard Airport, Edgartown. For Reservations Call:
1-508-693-1911

Auto Rentals of Edgartown: 141 Main St., Edgartown, MA
1-508-627-7241

Hertz Car Rental:
1-800-654-3131 or 1-508-693-2402

Directions to Vineyard Haven Ferry Dock to the Colonial Inn
Turn left out of ferry parking lot and continue to stop sign (past Stop&Shop). Turn right at stop sign. Continue up small hill bearing left. In 1/2 mile you will see directional sign for Edgartown (7 miles). Take that left onto the Vineyard Haven/Edgartown Rd. Follow this road for about six miles taking you right into downtown Edgartown.

As you approach the village of Edgartown, you will come to a stop sign. The Square Rigger restaurant is on your left. Continue straight at this stop sign, carefully giving right of way to traffic approaching from the left. You are now on Main St. – Continue straight for about 1 1/2 miles. You will pass the Old Whaling Church and The Dukes County Courthouse on your left.

At the corner of Main St. and North Water St., turn left (The Bank of  Martha’s Vineyard is in front of you on the corner). We are two blocks up on your left hand side. Number 38 North Water St. Feel free to pull into the loading zone in front of the Inn while you check-in. We will be happy to help with your luggage, and then give you directions to the town parking lot, a short drive away. WELCOME to the Colonial Inn!

Local Bus Transportation – Vineyard Transit Authority
The local bus system is very reliable and leaves frequently from just 1 block from the Inn to all over the Island. You can purchase 1 day, 3 day or 7 day passes which allow you to hop on and off the bus as often as you like, giving you the freedom to explore the whole island without the headaches of directions, traffic and parking. Check out www.vineyardtransit.com for more information and schedules.