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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Vinalhavenby train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Vinalhaven by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    12h 44m
    $136–262

  2. Fly to Rockland, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane PHL - RKD
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 37m
    $83–378

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    14h 40m
    $101–166

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    10h 19m
    $101–147

  5. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Brunswick Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    15h 51m
    $95–183

  6. Fly to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane PHL - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    9h 4m
    $133–671

  7. Fly to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane plane PHL - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    9h 52m
    $117–577

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rockland (RKD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 523.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Vinalhaven, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Vinalhaven. However, you can take the train to Boston, walk to South Station, take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Vinalhaven via Boston, Boston South Buses, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 14h 40m.

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