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

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Mount Desert Island by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    5h 12m
    $143–363

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus Logan Airport/Boston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus bus Bangor to Bar Harbor
    9h 25m
    $44–138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick Station to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to 21 Kingsland Crossingbus bus
    9h 37m
    $94–215

  4. Drive 246.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Bar Harborcar car 246.1 mi
    5h 11m
    $45–65

  5. Fly to Rockland, drive

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    2. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bass Harborcar car
    5h 32m
    $129–217

  6. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus bus
    10h 34m
    $64–189

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

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Salem to Village Green via Chelsea, Chelsea, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach, Acadia Gateway Center, and Acadia Gateway Center in around 9h 25m.

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