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How to get fromStonington to Vinalhaven Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stonington to Vinalhaven Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penobscot Bay Press to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Bangor - Concord Coachbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 57m
    $30–179

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stonington to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    3h 22m
    $29–43

  3. Drive, car ferry via Stonington - Burnt Cove Market

    1. Drive from Stonington - Burnt Cove Market to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    4h 29m
    $30–53

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stonington to Vinalhaven Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Stonington, ME, USA and Vinalhaven Island, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stonington to Vinalhaven Island. However, you can take the bus to Ellsworth City Hall, take the bus to Bangor - Concord Coach, take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stonington to Vinalhaven via Rockland in around 3h 22m.

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