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Practical, up-to-date guides to a Martha's Vineyard day trip: getting there from Boston, which ferry to take, what the day really costs, getting around without a car, a one-day plan, and how it compares with Nantucket.

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston 2026: Tour vs DIYCoach tour or DIY by bus or car, and how long you get.Read the guide →Ferry to Martha's Vineyard 2026: Every Route, Fare & PortEvery route, fare, season and where to park.Read the guide →Martha's Vineyard Day Trip Cost 2026: Real Budgets & ExtrasTour vs DIY budgets, and what costs extra.Read the guide →Martha's Vineyard Without a Car 2026: Free Buses & BikesFree buses, bikes, the Chappy Ferry and island tours.Read the guide →Martha's Vineyard in One Day 2026: Two Itineraries That WorkDown-island towns or the Aquinnah loop, with times.Read the guide →Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket 2026: Which Day Trip WinsWhich island suits a day trip, and why.Read the guide →

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Popular Martha's Vineyard day trips

Booked through Viator, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option.

Small-Group Day Escape from Boston Small group ★ 4.712 hours43 reviewsFree cancellation

Small-Group Day Escape from Boston
Max 12FerryTour option

A smaller day out from Boston, capped at 12 travelers, with the round-trip Island Queen ferry included. Hotel pickups start around 6:30 AM.

What's included
  • Round-trip transport from Boston with a driver-guide
  • Round-trip Island Queen ferry ticket
  • Group size capped at 12 travelers
  • Optional small-group bus tour on the island (if you pick that option)
  • Not included: meals, gratuities (15 to 20% suggested); free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$108per person Reserve
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston Most booked ★ 4.512 hours3,338 reviewsFree cancellation

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston
Hotel pickupFerryTour option

A mini-coach from Boston hotels, the Island Queen ferry from Falmouth and 5.5 to 6 hours on the island. The 3-hour narrated island tour is an optional upgrade.

What's included
  • Round-trip air-conditioned mini-coach (24 seats) from select Boston hotels
  • Round-trip ferry across Vineyard Sound, about 35 to 45 minutes each way
  • 5.5 to 6 hours on Martha's Vineyard, depending on the time of year
  • Water, snacks and an island guidebook on the coach
  • Optional 3-hour narrated island tour with Edgartown and Aquinnah stops (paid upgrade)
  • Not included: meals and gratuities; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From$129per person Reserve
Small-Group Island Tour from Oak Bluffs Best on the island ★ 4.63 hours1,625 reviewsFree cancellation

Small-Group Island Tour from Oak Bluffs
AquinnahEdgartownJaws sites

Taking the ferry yourself? This 3-hour van loop starts by the Oak Bluffs terminal and covers Edgartown, the Aquinnah Cliffs and the Jaws beach.

What's included
  • 3-hour narrated tour in an air-conditioned van, up to 14 travelers
  • Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Aquinnah Cliffs and Lighthouse, Camp Meeting cottages
  • Jaws filming spots, including Joseph Sylvia State Beach
  • Starts and ends at 1 Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs (the soldier statue)
  • Not included: the ferry, snacks and gratuities; ages 10 and over
From$70per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Hotel pickup in Boston, the round-trip Island Queen ferry and 5.5 to 6 hours on the island, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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