There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle by bus, car, rideshare, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway, drive
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus Boston
- Drive from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Deer Islecar
6h 2m$34–74Drive 151.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Islecar 151.4 mi
3h 29m$28–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PWM to Deer Isle151.4 mi
3h 29mAmtrak Thruway, drive via Lincolnville, ME
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus Boston
- Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar
6h 10m$34–70Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hallbus
- Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartmentsbus
8h 5m$31–163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle. However, there are services departing from Portland Jetport and arriving at Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments via Congress St + Forest St/Mmc, Portland Transportation Center, Bangor - Concord Coach and Ellsworth City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PWM) and Deer Isle is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland Transportation Center station.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Bangor Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Deer Isle.
There are 27+ hotels available in Deer Isle.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PWM), USA and Deer Isle, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Jetport to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments via Congress St + Forest St/Mmc, Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland Transportation Center, Bangor - Concord Coach, and Ellsworth City Hall in around 8h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $16–45
Bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $25–45
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (207) 667-5796
- [email protected]
- Website
- downeasttrans.org
Bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–45
- Schedules at
- downeasttrans.org
- Down East services
- $5–45
Bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–65
- Schedules at
- downeasttrans.org
- Down East services
- $7–65
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PWM to Deer Isle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PWM) and Deer Isle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


