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How to get fromEllsworth to Grand Manan Islandby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Ellsworth to Grand Manan Island by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ellsworth, Maine to Perry, MEbus bus
    2. Drive from Perry, ME to Blacks Harbourcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 54m
    $62–101

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellsworth to Blacks Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan Island
    4h 41m
    $57–105

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry via Milbridge

    1. Take the bus from Ellsworth, ME to Milbridge, MEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milbridge, ME to Whiting, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Whiting, ME to Blacks Harbourcar car
    4. Take the carferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry
    6h 10m
    $64–116

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Map of how to get from Ellsworth to Grand Manan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Ellsworth, ME, USA and Grand Manan Island, NB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ellsworth to Grand Manan Island. However, you can take the bus to Perry, ME, drive to Blacks Harbour, then take the car ferry to North Head, Grand Manan Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ellsworth to Grand Manan via Blacks Harbour and North Head, Grand Manan Island in around 4h 41m.

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