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How to get fromIslesboro to Portlandby car ferry, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Islesboro to Portland by car ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2. Take the bus from Lincolnville, ME to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus Midcoast Maine to Boston
    4h 31m
    $33–72

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2. Drive from Lincolnville to Portlandcar car
    2h 20m
    $20–39

  3. Car ferry, Amtrak Thruway, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lincolnville, ME to Brunswick, MEbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    5h 34m
    $37–91

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  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Islesboro, ME, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Islesboro to Portland. However, you can take the taxi to Islesboro, take the car ferry to Lincolnville, walk to Lincolnville, ME, then take the bus to Portland Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Islesboro to Portland via Islesboro and Lincolnville in around 2h 20m.

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