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How to get fromDeer Isle to Vinalhaven Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Deer Isle to Vinalhaven Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Bangor - Concord Coachbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 41m
    $30–179

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Deer Isle to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    3h 12m
    $28–42

  3. Drive, car ferry via Deer Isle - Eaton's Plumbing

    1. Drive from Deer Isle - Eaton's Plumbing to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    4h 37m
    $29–62

  4. Drive, car ferry via Stonington - Ron's Mobil

    1. Drive from Stonington - Ron's Mobil to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    4h 24m
    $30–52

  5. Drive, car ferry via Stonington - Burnt Cove Market

    1. Drive from Stonington - Burnt Cove Market to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    4h 38m
    $30–58

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  • Distance: 155.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Deer Isle to Vinalhaven Island. However, you can take the bus to Ellsworth City Hall, take the bus to Bangor - Concord Coach, take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Deer Isle to Vinalhaven via Rockland in around 3h 12m.

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