Hyannis - Oak Bluffs
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Hyannis ferry port
Ferries from Hyannis
Nantucket in an hour, Martha's Vineyard in season, and the car ferry next door
- Nantucket year-round
- Martha's Vineyard May to October
- Parking with free shuttle
- Hy-Line terminal at 220 Ocean Street
- Off-site parking with shuttle to the pier
Routes and tickets
Ferries from Hyannis
The two Hy-Line routes from Hyannis, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Hyannis routes on the map
The lines from Hyannis to Nantucket and to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. Click a line for duration and operator.
The Hyannis port guide
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Hyannis is the ferry port of Cape Cod. From Hyannis Harbor, Hy-Line Cruises sails the high-speed ferry to Nantucket year-round, and to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard from May through October. The Steamship Authority's traditional ferry to Nantucket, the only one that carries cars, leaves from the neighbouring terminal on the same harbour.
The routes from Hyannis
Nantucket is the main route: about one hour, year-round, with upwards of nine departures a day in summer. See Hyannis - Nantucket.
Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard is the seasonal route, about an hour as well, from May through October with three to four sailings a day. See Hyannis - Oak Bluffs. Both islands are linked by Hy-Line's inter-island ferry, so a loop over both from Hyannis is possible.
The terminal
Hy-Line's terminal is at 220 Ocean Street, on the inner harbour a short walk south of Main Street. Check-in is at the terminal; Hy-Line asks you to arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. The Steamship Authority's terminal for the car ferry to Nantucket is on the same harbour.
Parking and shuttle
Hy-Line has parking at the terminal and an off-site lot at 183 Iyannough Road, about a mile from the pier, with an overflow lot at 33 Brooks Road. A free shuttle runs between the lots and the pier from 23 April to 25 October 2026 and again from 24 November to 7 December; allow 45 to 60 minutes before departure if you use it. Parking is paid per day, on-site more than off-site; the fees are on the prices page.
Getting to Hyannis
Hyannis lies on the south coast of the mid-Cape. From Boston and the north, the drive comes over the Sagamore Bridge and along the Cape; from Providence and the west over the Bourne Bridge. Both bridges carry the whole of the Cape's traffic, so allow time for the drive, especially on summer weekends and for the morning sailings.
Alternatives
For Nantucket from the eastern Cape, Freedom Cruise Line sails from Harwich Port in season. For Martha's Vineyard, the Island Queen from Falmouth is the shortest crossing, and the Steamship Authority's car ferries leave from Woods Hole.
FAQ Hyannis
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry port in Hyannis.
Where do the ferries leave in Hyannis? +
Hy-Line's high-speed ferries leave from the terminal at 220 Ocean Street on Hyannis Harbor. The Steamship Authority's car ferry to Nantucket uses its own terminal on the harbour.
Where do I park? +
At the terminal, or at Hy-Line's off-site lot at 183 Iyannough Road, about a mile from the pier, with a free shuttle in season. The overflow lot is at 33 Brooks Road. Parking fees are on the prices page.
When does the parking shuttle run? +
In 2026 from 23 April to 25 October and again from 24 November to 7 December. Outside those dates, park at the terminal.
How early should I be at the terminal? +
Hy-Line asks for at least 45 minutes before departure, and 45 to 60 minutes if you park at Iyannough Road and take the shuttle.
Can I take my car to Nantucket from Hyannis? +
Only with the Steamship Authority, whose traditional ferry takes about two hours and a quarter. Hy-Line carries passengers and bikes.