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How to get fromMaine to Vinalhaven Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Maine to Vinalhaven Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    5h 48m
    $32–70

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    2h 56m
    $28–42

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Map of how to get from Maine to Vinalhaven Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Vinalhaven Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Maine to Vinalhaven Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, walk to Portland Transportation Center, take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland to Vinalhaven via Rockland in around 2h 56m.

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