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How to get fromPortland to Islesboroby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Islesboro by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus bus Boston
    2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry Isleboro
    4h 11m
    $33–71

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Lincolnvillecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2h 20m
    $21–39

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Map of how to get from Portland to Islesboro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Islesboro, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Islesboro. However, you can take the bus to Lincolnville, ME, walk to Lincolnville, take the car ferry to Islesboro, then take the taxi to Islesboro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland to Islesboro via Lincolnville and Islesboro in around 2h 20m.

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