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How to get fromRhode Island to Mount Desert Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Mount Desert Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    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 21m
    $49–682

  2. Train, bus via Brunswick

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain 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
    9h 53m
    $103–766

  3. Drive 302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Bar Harborcar car 302.5 mi
    6h 28m
    $56–80

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

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    5h 42m
    $157–925

  5. Train, fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain 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 2m
    $143–769

Rhode Island to Mount Desert Island by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Mount Desert Island. However, you can take the train to Boston, walk to Boston, MA - South Station, take the bus to Bangor Transportation Center, take the bus to Acadia Gateway Center, walk to Acadia Gateway Center, then take the line 1 bus to Village Green. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Mount Desert Island via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Brunswick Amtrak Station, Brunswick Station, Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride, and 21 Kingsland Crossing in around 9h 53m.

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