What is the cheapest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland is to bus via Bangor which costs $19 - $95 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Southwest Harbor and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwest Harbor to Portland. However, there are services departing from SW Harbor Main St and arriving at Portland Transportation Center via Village Green, Acadia Gateway Center and Bangor Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Southwest Harbor to Portland?

The distance between Southwest Harbor and Portland is 167 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southwest Harbor to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $26 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwest Harbor to Portland bus from?

Southwest Harbor to Portland bus services, operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., depart from Acadia Gateway Center station.

Where does the Southwest Harbor to Portland bus arrive?

Southwest Harbor to Portland bus services, operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., arrive at Bangor - Concord Coach station.

Can I drive from Southwest Harbor to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwest Harbor to Portland is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Southwest Harbor to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 341+ hotels available in Portland.

Southwest Harbor to Portland - 5 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southwest Harbor to Portland by car, bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Drive, Amtrak Thruway, train
best
1. Drive from Southwest Harbor to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandcar
2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswick, MEbus
3. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
5h 22m
$35–86
Bus via Bangor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ridebus Bar Harbor
2. Take the bus from Bangor Park & Ride to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
7h 31m
$19–95
Drive 154.5 mi
1. Drive from Southwest Harbor to Portlandcar 154.5 mi
3h 30m
$29–41
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BHB - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
4h 47m
$194–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor - Concord Coachbus Bar Harbor
2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus Bangor / ...
7h 31m
$26–105

Southwest Harbor to Portland by bus and foot

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Southwest Harbor, ME, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from SW Harbor Main St to Portland Transportation Center via Village Green, Acadia Gateway Center, Acadia Gateway Center, and Bangor Transportation Center in around 7h 31m.

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