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How to get fromFranklin to Bar Harborby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin to Bar Harbor by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus bus
    8h 43m
    $46–156

  2. Train, bus via Brunswick

    1. Take the train from Franklin to Rugglestrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brunswick Station to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to 21 Kingsland Crossingbus bus
    11h 13m
    $70–205

  3. Drive 286.1 mi

    1. Drive from Franklin to Bar Harborcar car 286.1 mi
    6h 16m
    $53–76

  4. Train, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    6h 25m
    $146–374

  5. Train, fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Take the train from Franklin to South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    3. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bar Harborcar car
    6h 39m
    $131–217

Franklin to Bar Harbor by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Bar Harbor, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Bar Harbor. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Boston, MA - South Station, take the bus to Bangor Transportation Center, then take the bus to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartments. Alternatively, you can take a train from Franklin to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartments via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, Boston, Brunswick Amtrak Station, Brunswick Station, Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride, and 21 Kingsland Crossing in around 11h 13m.

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