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How to get fromAcadia National Park to Islesboro Islandby bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Acadia National Park to Islesboro Island by bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor - Concord Coachbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    7h 15m
    $16–120

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Acadia National Park to Lincolnvillecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2h 14m
    $18–35

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Acadia National Park to Blue Hill - Bay Schooltaxi taxi
    2. Take the taxi from Little Deer Isle to Lincolnvilletaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    4h 12m
    $236–312

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Map of how to get from Acadia National Park to Islesboro Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 110.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Acadia National Park, ME, USA and Islesboro Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Acadia National Park to Islesboro Island. However, you can walk to Bubble Pond, take the line 4 bus to Visitor Center, take the line 1 bus to Acadia Gateway Center, walk to Acadia Gateway Center, take the bus to Bangor - Concord Coach, take the bus to Lincolnville, ME, walk to Lincolnville, then take the car ferry to Islesboro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Acadia National Park to Islesboro via Lincolnville and Islesboro in around 2h 14m.

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