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How to get fromBoston to Mount Desert Islandby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Mount Desert Island by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus Logan Airport/Boston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus bus Bangor to Bar Harbor
    7h 36m
    $44–124

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick Station to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to 21 Kingsland Crossingbus bus
    7h 57m
    $124–228

  3. Drive  257.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Bar Harborcar car 257.4 mi
    5h 25m
    $47–68

  4. Ferry, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    4h 45m
    $144–370

  5. Ferry, fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    3. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bass Harborcar car
    5h 17m
    $150–214

Boston to Mount Desert Island by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Mount Desert Island, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Village Green via Bangor - Concord Coach, Acadia Gateway Center, and Acadia Gateway Center in around 7h 36m.

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