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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Mount Desert Island is to bus which costs $70 - $190 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Mount Desert Island is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Mount Desert Island?

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Mount Desert Island. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Village Green via Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach and Acadia Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from New York to Mount Desert Island?

The distance between New York and Mount Desert Island is 459 miles. The road distance is 463.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Mount Desert Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $110 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from New York to Mount Desert Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York to Mount Desert Island bus from?

New York to Mount Desert Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the New York to Mount Desert Island bus arrive?

New York to Mount Desert Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from New York to Mount Desert Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Mount Desert Island is 464 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from New York to Mount Desert Island.

Where can I stay near Mount Desert Island?

There are 286+ hotels available in Mount Desert Island.

New York to Mount Desert Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Mount Desert Island by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bangor (BGR)plane EWR - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
5h 31m
$91–532
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
13h 3m
$74–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
12h 15m
$116–278
Drive 461.1 mi
1. Drive from New York to Bar Harborcar 461.1 mi
9h 16m
$85–122
Fly from Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Bangor (BGR)plane LGA - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
5h 48m
$92–636
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bangor (BGR)plane JFK - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
5h 45m
$80–503
Bus via NYC Downtown
1. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
13h 28m
$76–183

New York to Mount Desert Island by train, bus, and foot

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Mount Desert Island, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Village Green via South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach, Acadia Gateway Center, and Acadia Gateway Center in around 13h 3m.

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