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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Deer Isle and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Deer Isle to Portland. However, there are services departing from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments and arriving at Portland Transportation Center via Ellsworth City Hall and Bangor Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Deer Isle to Portland?

The distance between Deer Isle and Portland is 160 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Deer Isle to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $27 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Deer Isle to Portland, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Deer Isle to Portland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Deer Isle to Portland?

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

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 452+ hotels available in Portland.

Deer Isle to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Deer Isle to Portland by car, bus, train, 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 8m
$31–66
Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest
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 16m
$34–85
Bus
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 30m
$27–158

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments to Portland Transportation Center via Ellsworth City Hall and Bangor Transportation Center in around 6h 30m.

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