What is the cheapest way to get from Deer Isle to Maine?

The cheapest way to get from Deer Isle to Maine is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Deer Isle to Maine?

The fastest way to get from Deer Isle to Maine is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Deer Isle and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Deer Isle to Maine. However, there are services departing from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Ellsworth City Hall, Bangor Park & Ride and Congress St + Maine Med. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Deer Isle to Maine?

The distance between Deer Isle and Maine is 162 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.

How do I travel from Deer Isle to Maine without a car?

The best way to get from Deer Isle to Maine without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $24 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Deer Isle to Maine?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Deer Isle to Maine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Deer Isle to Maine bus from?

Deer Isle to Maine bus services, operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., depart from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments station.

Where does the Deer Isle to Maine bus arrive?

Deer Isle to Maine bus services, operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., arrive at Ellsworth City Hall station.

Can I drive from Deer Isle to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Deer Isle to Maine is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Deer Isle to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 378+ hotels available in Maine.

Deer Isle to Maine - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and Amtrak Thruway

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There are 5 ways to get from Deer Isle to Maine by car, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Deer Isle to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandcar
2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Centerbus Midcoast Maine to Boston
4h 35m
$33–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments to Ellsworth City Hallbus
2. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Bangor Park & Ride to City of Portlandbus
6h 50m
$24–152
Drive 147.9 mi
1. Drive from Deer Isle to Portlandcar 147.9 mi
3h 24m
$27–39
Drive, Amtrak Thruway, train
1. Drive from Deer Isle to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandcar
2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswick, MEbus
3. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
5h 43m
$36–89
Bus via Bangor
1. Take the bus from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments to Ellsworth City Hallbus
2. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Bangor - Concord Coachbus
3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus
6h 57m
$29–162

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Deer Isle, ME, USA and Maine, USA?

You can take a bus from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments to Congress St + Center St via Ellsworth City Hall, Bangor Park & Ride, and Congress St + Maine Med in around 6h 50m.

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