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How to get fromBar Harbor to Shelburneby car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Bar Harbor to Shelburne by car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Bar Harbour to Yarmouthcarferry car ferry Bar Harbour to Yarmouth
    2. Drive from Yarmouth to Shelburnecar car
    4h 51m
    $129–189

  2. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Bar Harbour to Yarmouthcarferry car ferry Bar Harbour to Yarmouth
    2. Take the taxi from Yarmouth to Shelburnetaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $290–390

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Map of how to get from Bar Harbor to Shelburne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Bar Harbor, ME, USA and Shelburne, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bar Harbor to Shelburne. However, you can drive to Bar Harbour, take the car ferry to Yarmouth, then drive to Shelburne. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 bus to Eryrie Lodge, walk to Bar Harbour, take the car ferry to Yarmouth, then take the taxi to Shelburne.

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