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How to get fromAmherst to Martha's Vineyard Islandby bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Martha's Vineyard Island by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Woods Hole Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyardcarferry car ferry
    6h 16m
    $55–255

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Woods Holecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Woods Hole to Oak Bluffscarferry car ferry Woods Hole
    3h 43m
    $35–209

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyardferry ferry
    9h 6m
    $67–167

  4. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane BOS - MVY
    4h 36m
    $210–417

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Woods Holebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyardcarferry car ferry
    6h 21m
    $42–255

  6. Bus to Bedford, fly

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Bedford (BED) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane BED - MVY
    5h 55m
    $1,223–2,153

Amherst to Martha's Vineyard Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Martha's Vineyard Island, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amherst to Martha's Vineyard Island. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston, South Station, take the bus to Woods Hole Terminal, walk to Woods Hole, then take the car ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard via Springfield, Springfield, Boston, South Station, New Bedford, Purchase St and Pearl St, SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and New Bedford, MA in around 9h 6m.

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