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How to get fromPortsmouth to Vinalhavenby bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Vinalhaven by bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Brunswick Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    6h 25m
    $37–85

  2. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 5m
    $50–118

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    3h 48m
    $37–55

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  • Distance: 146.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Vinalhaven, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Vinalhaven. However, you can take the bus to Brunswick 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 Hanover Station to Vinalhaven via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Brunswick Amtrak Station, Brunswick, ME, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 8h 5m.

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