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From Boston:

Follow Route 3 (Southeast Expressway) to Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge to Exit 6; Route 132 into Hyannis. At Airport Rotary take your second right onto Barnstable Road; this road turns into Ocean Street. Hy-Line's ferry terminal is 1-1/4 miles from the rotary. The trip is approximately 1-1/2 hours, depending on traffic. (see below) or, to park for free, park at Cape Cod Community College (Exit 6 off Rte. 6). Take an express shuttle to the Hyannis docks (Memorial Day weekend & July 2-Labor Day only).

Bus:
For bus service, take the Plymouth and Brockton Bus from South Station in Boston and get off at the Hyannis Transportation Center. Take a short free shuttle ride to either the Hy-Line ferry or the Steamship Authority.

From Nantucket Village:

3 1/2 miles from Nantucket ferry wharf. Go up Main St., take left on Orange St. and then a right on E. York St. (at Bake Shop!). Bear left onto Atlantic Ave., which becomes Surfside Rd. Stay on Surfside Rd. for 2 miles. At the beach go right, onto Western Ave. Take the Surfside Shuttle Bus, rent a bike (see below) take a taxi or walk! View map.

Bike:
Follow the Black, Surfside bike signs. View map.

From the Ferry:
3 1/2 miles from Nantucket ferry wharf. Go up Main St., take left on Orange St. and then a right on E. York St. (at Bake Shop!). Bear left onto Atlantic Ave., which becomes Surfside Rd. Stay on Surfside Rd. for 2 miles. At the beach go right, onto Western Ave.

Almost FREE Ferry Parking:
Park your car at the Plymouth and Brockton Park and Ride Lot (Exit 6 off Rt. 6, Lot is on Rt. 132). There is no day or overnight cost for parking your car there. www.p-b.com Take the Plymouth and Brockton Bus to the Hyannis Transportation Center (215 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis) from the lot. The fare is $2.00 and the Transportation Center is just about 2 blocks away from the ferry. The bus runs every hour.

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Martha's Bike Rentals - $6.00 off per day per bike (about $16) on Martha's Vineyard. Bikes can be picked up at the ferry terminal or delivered to the hostel. Phone: (508) 693-6593. Toll Free (866) 306-5351. Web site.

Easy Riders on Nantucket -10% discount on all rental bicycles. Groups over 8 people can get an additional discount. Will pick up/drop off bikes where you'd like. Hostellers just have to tell Easy Riders they are staying at the hostel. 1-508-325-2722. Website.

Mike's Bike Trail Rental -15% discount on all rentals and sales, two minutes from the Midcape hostel. Located at 8 Canal Rd. (Orleans Rotary) Orleans, MA 02653, 1-508-255-0411

P-Town Bikes - 20% discount on bike rentals with a Hostelling International membership card. 42 Bradford St., Provincetown 508-487-8735. Website.