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How to get fromSaint John to Southwest Harborby car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint John to Southwest Harbor by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Hancock, MEbus bus West Bound
    8h 2m
    $43–72

  2. Drive 184.2 mi

    1. Drive from Saint John to Southwest Harborcar car 184.2 mi
    3h 51m
    $43–61

  3. Drive, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Gouldsboro, MEbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gouldsboro, ME to Southwest Harbortaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $121–153

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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Southwest Harbor, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Southwest Harbor. However, you can drive to Perry, ME, take the bus to Hancock, ME, walk to Hancock Town Office, take the bus to Trenton Gateway Center, walk to Acadia Gateway Center, take the line 1 bus to Village Green, then take the line 7 bus to SW Harbor Main St. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint John to Southwest Harbor in around 3h 51m.

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