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How to get fromVinalhaven to Portlandby car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vinalhaven to Portland by car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus Midcoast Maine to Boston / ...
    4h 25m
    $31–65

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    2. Drive from Rockland to Portlandcar car
    2h 56m
    $28–41

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rocklandcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Brunswickbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    5h 33m
    $34–84

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  • Distance: 97.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Vinalhaven, ME, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vinalhaven to Portland. However, you can take the car ferry to Rockland, walk to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, then take the bus to Portland Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Vinalhaven to Portland via Rockland, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, Brunswick, and Brunswick Amtrak Station in around 5h 33m.

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