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How to get fromEllsworth to Swan's Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ellsworth to Swan's Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 7 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Village Greenbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Village Green to Seawall Campgroundbus bus 7
    3. Take the carferry from Bass Harbor to Swan's Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 11m
    $17–33

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ellsworth to Bass Harborcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bass Harbor to Swan's Islandcarferry car ferry Swan's Island Ferry
    1h 27m
    $19–28

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  • Distance: 56.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Ellsworth, ME, USA and Swan's Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ellsworth to Swan's Island. However, you can take the bus to Acadia Gateway Center, walk to Acadia Gateway Center, take the line 1 bus to Village Green, take the line 7 bus to Seawall Campground, drive to Bass Harbor, take the car ferry to Swan's Island, then drive to Swan's Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ellsworth to Swan's Island via Bass Harbor and Swan's Island in around 1h 27m.

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