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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry via Whiting, ME

    best
    1. Drive from Whiting, ME to Blacks Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan Island
    3h 50m
    $56–98

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machias to Blacks Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan Island
    3h 42m
    $42–83

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Machias, ME to Perry, MEbus bus
    2. Drive from Perry, ME to Blacks Harbourcar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Blacks Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 9m
    $55–92

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Map of how to get from Machias to Grand Manan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Machias to Grand Manan Island. However, you can take the bus to Whiting, ME, drive to Blacks Harbour, then take the car ferry to North Head, Grand Manan Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machias to Grand Manan via Blacks Harbour and North Head, Grand Manan Island in around 3h 42m.

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