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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gloucester to Bar Harbor by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain 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
    9h 11m
    $47–161

  2. Drive 247.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Bar Harborcar car 247.2 mi
    5h 22m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus via Brunswick

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain 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 19m
    $68–203

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

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    5h 44m
    $146–376

  5. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus bus
    10h 20m
    $67–211

  6. Train, fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    3. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bar Harborcar car
    5h 59m
    $131–219

Gloucester to Bar Harbor by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Bar Harbor. However, you can take the train to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, take the bus to 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 Gloucester to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartments via North Station, Boston, Brunswick Amtrak Station, Brunswick Station, Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride, and 21 Kingsland Crossing in around 11h 19m.

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