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How to get fromPortland to Matinicus Isleby car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Portland to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Matinicus Islecarferry car ferry Matinicus Ferry
    3h 56m
    $26–46

  2. Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus Boston
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Matinicus Islecarferry car ferry Matinicus Ferry
    5h 30m
    $29–67

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  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Matinicus Isle. However, you can drive to Rockland then take the car ferry to Matinicus Isle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Matinicus Isle via Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland and Rockland in around 5h 30m.

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