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How to get fromProvidence to Mount Desert Islandby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Mount Desert Island by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus bus
    9h 27m
    $49–137

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brunswick Station to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to 21 Kingsland Crossingbus bus
    10h 18m
    $131–797

  3. Drive  302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Bar Harborcar car 302.5 mi
    6h 27m
    $56–80

  4. Train, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    5h 58m
    $177–925

  5. Train, fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    3. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bass Harborcar car
    6h 31m
    $163–769

Providence to Mount Desert Island by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Mount Desert Island, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Village Green via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach, Acadia Gateway Center, and Acadia Gateway Center in around 9h 27m.

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