Getting Around Martha's Vineyard: Walkability, Public Transit & Biking

Martha's Vineyard offers limited walkability, with the main towns such as Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown providing pedestrian-friendly areas filled with cafes, shops, and restaurants. However, exploring the island beyond these towns on foot can be challenging due to longer distances and the island's sprawling layout. Travelers will find the town centers convenient for short distances, but exploring the broader island efficiently requires alternative transportation methods.

The Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) provides a reasonably robust public transportation network across Martha's Vineyard, connecting all six towns reliably. This bus service facilitates exploration without a car, as it covers major areas and is complemented by a bus tracker app. While convenient, the bus frequency can vary with the season, and reaching more remote spots could be time-consuming, making it a viable, but not flawless, option for travelers.

Martha's Vineyard is generally bike-friendly, offering over 44 miles of bike paths that accommodate travelers between main town areas like Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown. Bikes can be rented easily, and the transport system includes bike racks on buses for greater flexibility. Although some paths run alongside busy roads and the 'up-island' regions are hillier, biking remains an efficient and enjoyable mode for exploring much of the island.