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How to get fromBoston to Vinalhaven Islandby bus, car ferry, train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Vinalhaven Island by bus, car ferry, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus Boston
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    6h 30m
    $49–67

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    4h 53m
    $44–64

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 10m
    $104–187

  4. Ferry, fly, car ferry

    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. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    5h 22m
    $159–225

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    6h 30m
    $56–76

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Vinalhaven Island. However, you can take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Vinalhaven via Brunswick Amtrak Station, Brunswick, ME, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 8h 10m.

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