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How to get fromSouth Portland to Monhegan Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Portland to Monhegan Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Wiscassetbus bus Boston
    2. Take the ferry from New Harbor, MR to Monhegan. MEferry ferry
    5h 26m
    $107–167

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Portland to New Harbor, MRcar car
    2. Take the ferry from New Harbor, MR to Monhegan. MEferry ferry
    2h 21m
    $31–37

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor / ...
    2. Take the ferry from New Harbor, MR to Monhegan. MEferry ferry
    5h 30m
    $74–127

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  • Distance: 84 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between South Portland, ME, USA and Monhegan Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Portland to Monhegan Island. However, you can take the line 21 bus to Congress St + Forest Ave, take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, take the bus to Wiscasset, take the taxi to New Harbor, MR, then take the ferry to Monhegan. ME. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Portland to Monhegan. ME via New Harbor, MR in around 2h 21m.

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