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Woods Hole, MA

Woods Hole is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the extreme southwestern corner of Cape Cod, near Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands.

Type TownPopulation 834

Why go

  • Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States.

History

Woods Hole is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the extreme southwestern corner of Cape Cod, near Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands. As of the 2020 census, Woods Hole had a population of 834.

Airports

New Bedford Airport (EWB) 18 mi to the centre
New Bedford, MA, US — 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 3 destinations incl. Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 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.

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Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) 22 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.

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Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) 9.6 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.

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Getting there by ferry

Woods Hole
Ferry terminal · 0.4 mi from the centre · Steamship Authority
Outdoor
Falmouth Edgartown Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre
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Island Queen Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.7 mi from the centre
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Island Queen
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
M/V Comorant
Ferry route
Outdoor
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
Ferry route · Steamship Authority
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Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
Ferry route · Steamship Authority
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New Bedford - Oak Bluffs
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Falmouth – Oak Bluffs
Ferry route · Island Queen
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Falmouth to Edgartown
Ferry route · Falmouth Ferry Services
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Nantucket – New Bedford
Ferry route · SeaStreak
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Hyannis - Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
Ferry route · Hy-Line Cruises
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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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Woods Hole, MA — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Woods Hole, 0.4 mi); routes include M/V Comorant, Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry.

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

Local transit

Bus · Cape Cod, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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