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How to get fromBoston to Mount Desertby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Mount Desert by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)planeBOS - BHB
    1h 44m
    $118–227

  2. Drive 253.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Mount Desertcar253.4 mi
    5h 16m
    $47–67

  3. Bus via Acadia Gateway Center

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation CenterbusLogan Airport/Boston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway CenterbusBangor to Bar Harbor
    6h 35m
    $69–151

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
    2. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, Mainebus
    7h 45m
    $115–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Bangor Park & RidebusGreyhound US0265s
    2. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont ApartmentsbusBangor to Bar Harbor
    7h 47m
    $57–172

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Mount Desert, ME, USA?

Cape Air flies from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Mount Desert via Bangor - Concord Coach and Acadia Gateway Center in around 6h 35m.

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