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How to get fromPortland to Deer Isleby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Deer Isle by bus or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus Boston
    2. Drive from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Deer Islecar car
    4h 12m
    $31–63

  2. Drive 147.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Deer Islecar car 147.8 mi
    3h 23m
    $27–39

  3. Amtrak Thruway, drive via Lincolnville, ME

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus bus Boston
    2. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    4h 21m
    $30–60

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  • Distance: 157.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Deer Isle, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Deer Isle. However, you can take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland then drive to Deer Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Deer Isle in around 3h 23m.

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