Hyannis - Martha's Vineyard
Ferry from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard from the Nantucket port - check the sailings and continue to the ticket
- About one hour
- May through October
- Hy-Line Cruises high-speed ferry
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The crossing at a glance
Hy-Line Cruises sails the high-speed ferry from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs in about one hour. The route runs from May through October, with three to four departures a day between morning and late afternoon. The ferry carries foot passengers and bikes; cars go from Woods Hole with the Steamship Authority.
Terminal and getting there
The ferry leaves from Hy-Line's terminal at 220 Ocean Street on Hyannis Harbor, the same pier as the Nantucket ferry. Parking is at the terminal or at the off-site lot on Iyannough Road, with a free seasonal shuttle to the pier. The Hyannis port guide has the roads, the parking and the shuttle dates.
Check-in
Hy-Line asks you to be at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure, and 45 to 60 minutes if you park at Iyannough Road. Bikes travel on their own ticket, and children have their own fare.
Arrival in Oak Bluffs
The ferry arrives in Oak Bluffs harbour, on the north-east side of the island. Sailings back to Hyannis are shown in the departures on this page. The Oak Bluffs port guide covers the harbour and the other ferries that call there: the Island Queen from Falmouth and Hy-Line's inter-island ferry to Nantucket.
Tickets and alternatives
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. The shortest crossing to the Vineyard is Falmouth - Oak Bluffs with the Island Queen in about 35 minutes; with a car, the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole is the only option.
Route portrait
The Vineyard from Hyannis
Hy-Line's high-speed ferry links Hyannis with Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard in about an hour. It is the Vineyard route for anyone starting in Hyannis, and the one that lets you combine both islands from a single mainland port.
The ferry is seasonal, from May through October, with three to four sailings a day.
- Crossing
- about 60 min
- Operator
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Season
- May through October
- From price
- €26
Next departures
FAQ Hyannis - Oak Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Hyannis - Oak Bluffs crossing.
How long is the ferry from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs? +
About one hour on Hy-Line's high-speed ferry. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
When does the Hyannis - Oak Bluffs ferry run? +
From May through October. Outside the season, the Vineyard is reached from Woods Hole with the Steamship Authority's year-round ferry to Vineyard Haven.
How early do I need to be at the ferry? +
Hy-Line asks you to arrive at least 45 minutes before departure, and 45 to 60 minutes if you park at the off-site lot and take the shuttle.
Can I take my car on this ferry? +
No. Hy-Line carries passengers and bikes. The only car ferries to Martha's Vineyard leave from Woods Hole with the Steamship Authority.
Can I combine Martha's Vineyard with Nantucket? +
Yes. From Oak Bluffs, Hy-Line's inter-island ferry continues to Nantucket, and the ferry back to Hyannis leaves from Nantucket too, so a loop over both islands is possible in one trip.
What does the ferry to Oak Bluffs cost? +
The fare depends on the date and the passengers; children have their own fare, and bikes travel on a bike ticket. This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes.
Off to the Vineyard
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.