What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Mount Desert Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Mount Desert Island. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Village Green via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach and Acadia Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

How far is it from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

The distance between Detroit and Mount Desert Island is 825 miles. The road distance is 886.8 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Mount Desert Island without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island without a car is to bus which takes 26h 33m and costs $160 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Mount Desert Island bus from?

Detroit to Mount Desert Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

The best way to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island is to bus which takes 26h 33m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Detroit to Mount Desert Island bus arrive?

Detroit to Mount Desert Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Mount Desert Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Mount Desert Island is 887 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Detroit to Mount Desert Island.

Where can I stay near Mount Desert Island?

There are 286+ hotels available in Mount Desert Island.

Detroit to Mount Desert Island - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Mount Desert Island by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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Fly to Bangor, bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bangor (BGR)plane DTW - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
6h 21m
$123–727
Fly to Rockland, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rockland (RKD)plane DTW - RKD
2. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bass Harborcar
8h 48m
$88–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
26h 33m
$165–371
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
27h 34m
$297–712
Drive 881.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Bar Harborcar 881.6 mi
17h 14m
$161–233
Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane DTW - BHB
8h 13m
$102–502

Detroit to Mount Desert Island by bus and foot

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Distance: 819.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Mount Desert Island, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Village Green via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach, Acadia Gateway Center, and Acadia Gateway Center in around 26h 33m. Alternatively, JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) 5 times a day.

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