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How to get fromBar Harbor to Swan's Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Bar Harbor to Swan's Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Bar Harbor to Bass Harborcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bass Harbor to Swan's Islandcarferry car ferry Swan's Island Ferry
    1h 15m
    $18–27

  2. Line 7 bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Village Green to Seawall Campgroundbus bus 7
    2. Take the car ferry from Bass Harbor to Swan's Islandcarferry car ferry Swan's Island Ferry
    2h 45m
    $16–23

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bar Harbor to Swan's Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Bar Harbor, ME, USA and Swan's Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bar Harbor to Swan's Island. However, you can drive to Bass Harbor, take the car ferry to Swan's Island, then drive to Swan's Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Village Green to Swan's Island via Seawall Campground, Bass Harbor, and Swan's Island in around 2h 45m.

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