Nantucket - Oak Bluffs
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Oak Bluffs ferry port
Ferries to and from Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard's passenger ferry harbour, with links to Falmouth, Hyannis and Nantucket
- Falmouth in 35 minutes
- Hyannis in about an hour
- Inter-island ferry to Nantucket
- Harbour in the middle of the town
- Car ferry from Woods Hole in season
Routes and tickets
Ferries to and from Oak Bluffs
The routes that serve Oak Bluffs, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Oak Bluffs routes on the map
The lines from Oak Bluffs to Falmouth, Hyannis, Nantucket and Woods Hole. Click a line for duration and operator.
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Island Queen
Hy-Line Cruises 1 hour 10 minutes
Check prices Hy-Line Cruises 55 minutes
Check prices Island Queen 35 minutes
Check prices The Oak Bluffs port guide
Table of Contents
Oak Bluffs is the passenger ferry harbour of Martha's Vineyard. The Island Queen from Falmouth, Hy-Line's high-speed ferry from Hyannis and the inter-island ferry from Nantucket all arrive here, in a harbour in the middle of the town on the north-east side of the island. The Steamship Authority's car ferry from Woods Hole calls at Oak Bluffs in season and at Vineyard Haven, a few miles west, year-round.
The routes to Oak Bluffs
Falmouth is the short way across: the Island Queen in about 35 minutes, from 22 May to 12 October 2026, with up to seven sailings a day in summer. See Falmouth - Oak Bluffs.
Hyannis has Hy-Line's high-speed ferry in about an hour, from May through October. See Hyannis - Oak Bluffs.
Nantucket is linked by Hy-Line's inter-island ferry, direct in about 70 minutes, three times a day in season. See Nantucket - Oak Bluffs.
The harbour
The ferries dock in Oak Bluffs harbour, and the town begins at the pier: Circuit Avenue, the gingerbread cottages and the island buses are a few minutes on foot. All three passenger ferries use the same harbour, so a loop, in from Falmouth and out to Nantucket for example, needs no transfer across the island.
Cars and bikes
Cars come to Martha's Vineyard only with the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole. The passenger ferries carry bikes; the Island Queen takes paddleboards and kayaks too. Bike hire is at the harbour.
Leaving the island
Sailings back to Falmouth and Hyannis, and the inter-island ferry to Nantucket, are in the timetable. The Island Queen releases unchecked reservations 15 minutes before departure, so be back at the harbour with a margin.
FAQ Oak Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferries to Oak Bluffs.
Which is the shortest ferry to Oak Bluffs? +
Where does the ferry arrive in Oak Bluffs? +
In Oak Bluffs harbour, in the middle of the town on the north-east side of Martha's Vineyard. Shops, restaurants and the island buses are a few minutes on foot.
Can I bring a car to Martha's Vineyard? +
Only with the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole, which sails to Vineyard Haven year-round and to Oak Bluffs from mid-May to mid-October. The passenger ferries carry bikes.
Is there a ferry from Oak Bluffs to Nantucket? +
Yes, Hy-Line's inter-island ferry, direct in about 70 minutes, three times a day in season.
Do the ferries to Oak Bluffs run in winter? +
No. The Island Queen, Hy-Line and the inter-island ferry are seasonal. In winter, the Vineyard is reached from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven with the Steamship Authority.