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Edgartown, MA

Edgartown is a town on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, for which it is the county seat. The town's population was 5,168 at the 2020 census.

Type TownPopulation 5,168

Why go

  • Town in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Katama Airpark.

History

Edgartown is a town on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, for which it is the county seat. The town's population was 5,168 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.

Airports

Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) 23 mi to the centre
480 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Boston, Nantucket (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) 4.9 mi to the centre
71 Airport Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Katama Airpark 2.3 mi to the centre
Edgartown, MA, US
Outdoor
Muskeget Island Airport 12 mi to the centre
Muskeget Island, MA, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry
Ferry terminal · 0.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Island Queen
Ferry terminal · 5.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Falmouth Edgartown Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Island Queen Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Woods Hole
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Steamship Authority
Outdoor
The Chappy Ferry
Ferry route · The Chappy Ferry Martha's Vineyard
Outdoor
Nantucket – New Bedford
Ferry route · SeaStreak
Outdoor
Falmouth to Edgartown
Ferry route · Falmouth Ferry Services
Outdoor
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
Ferry route · Steamship Authority
Outdoor
Falmouth – Oak Bluffs
Ferry route · Island Queen
Outdoor
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
Ferry route · Steamship Authority
Outdoor
Oak Bluffs - Nantucket Ferry
Ferry route · Hy-Line Cruises
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Oak Bluffs – Nantucket
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Katama Airpark; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry, 0.5 mi); routes include The Chappy Ferry, Nantucket – New Bedford, Falmouth to Edgartown.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Edgartown, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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