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How to get fromVinalhaven to Mount Desert Islandby car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Vinalhaven to Mount Desert Island by car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Searsportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Searsport to Mount Desert Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $131–195

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    2. Drive from Rockland to Bar Harborcar car
    3h 21m
    $29–42

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  • Distance: 97 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Vinalhaven to Mount Desert Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Rockland, walk to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, take the bus to Searsport, then take the taxi to Mount Desert Island. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Vinalhaven to Bar Harbor via Rockland in around 3h 21m.

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