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How to get fromIslesboro to Bostonby car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Islesboro to Boston by car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, Amtrak Thruway

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2. Take the bus from Lincolnville, ME to South Stationbus bus Bangor
    6h 51m
    $49–77

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2. Drive from Lincolnville to Bostoncar car
    4h 15m
    $40–71

  3. Car ferry, Amtrak Thruway, train

    1. Take the carferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lincolnville, ME to Brunswick, MEbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    8h 11m
    $103–202

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Islesboro to Lincolnvillecarferry car ferry Isleboro
    2. Take the bus from Lincolnville, ME to Boston South Busesbus bus Midcoast Maine to Boston
    6h 56m
    $59–87

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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Islesboro to Boston. However, you can take the taxi to Islesboro, take the car ferry to Lincolnville, walk to Lincolnville, ME, then take the bus to South Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Islesboro to Boston via Islesboro, Lincolnville, Lincolnville, ME, Brunswick, ME, and Brunswick Amtrak Station in around 8h 11m.

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