What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven is to drive and car ferry which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven?

The fastest way to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven?

The distance between Mount Desert Island and Vinalhaven is 137 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 34m and costs $29 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vinalhaven?

There are 34+ hotels available in Vinalhaven.

Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven - 2 ways to travel via bus, car ferry

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

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Bus, car ferry
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1. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor - Concord Coachbus
2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
8h 34m
$29–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bar Harbor to Rocklandcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry Vinalhaven
3h 21m
$29–43

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Desert Island to Vinalhaven. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Acadia Gateway Center, walk to Acadia Gateway Center, take the bus to Bangor - Concord Coach, 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 Bar Harbor to Vinalhaven via Rockland in around 3h 21m.

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