What is the cheapest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The cheapest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine is to car ferry and Amtrak Thruway and taxi which costs $85 - $150 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The fastest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs $150 - $200.

How far is it from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The distance between Vinalhaven Island and Castine is 80 miles.

How do I travel from Vinalhaven Island to Castine without a car?

The best way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine without a car is to car ferry and Amtrak Thruway and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine, including transfers.

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Vinalhaven Island to Castine - 3 ways to travel via car ferry

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

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Car ferry, Amtrak Thruway, taxi
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1. Take the carferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry
2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Searsport, MEbus
3. Take the taxi from Searsport, ME to Castinetaxi
3h 53m
$86–150
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the carferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry Vinalhaven
2. Take the taxi from Rockland to Castinetaxi
2h 47m
$154–200
Car ferry, taxi via Lincolnville, ME
1. Take the carferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry Vinalhaven
2. Take the taxi from Lincolnville, ME to Castinetaxi
3h 55m
$127–200

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Vinalhaven Island to Castine. However, you can take the car ferry to Rockland, walk to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, take the bus to Searsport, ME, then take the taxi to Castine. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Rockland then take the taxi to Castine.

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