There are 7 ways to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor by plane, train, bus, shuttle or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Newark to Bar Harbor • 6h 53m
$188 - $921
Cheapest option
Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Bangor, bus • 7h 34m
$138 - $706
5 alternative options
Train, bus • 13h 52m
Bus • 13h 55m
Bus via 7 Av/W 36 St • 14h 49m
Drive • 9h 21m
$50 - $75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 9h 21m.
The quickest way to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor is to fly which costs $180 - $950 and takes 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Downtown and arriving at Bar Harbor - Hannaford's Supermarket via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY, Boston / South Station, MA and Bangor International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Bar Harbor is 420 miles. The road distance is 523 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Bar Harbor bus services, operated by Coach USA, depart from New Brunswick Downtown station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Newark Airport to Bar Harbor Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 25m and has one stopover.
New Brunswick to Bar Harbor bus services, operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., arrive at Bar Harbor - Hannaford's Supermarket station.

- Distance: 419.8 miles
- Duration: 6h 53m
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Bar Harbor, ME, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Cape Air and five other airlines fly from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY, South Station, Boston, MA, Boston / South Station, MA, and Bangor International Airport in around 13h 55m.

- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Newark to Bar Harbor via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $950

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,200

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100

- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Newark to Bar Harbor via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,100

- Website
- silverairways.com
Flights from Newark to Bar Harbor via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Bar Harbor via Washington Dulles, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,200

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Bangor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,000

- Phone
- +1 973-491-7000
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12 - $15
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $12
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $180
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $65 - $110
- Business Seat
- $95 - $180

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120 - $340
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $120 - $260
- First Class Seat
- $220 - $340
- Phone
- 1-800-596-2823
- info@westbusservice.com
- Website
- westbusservice.com
Bus from Bangor Airport to Ellsworth, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $18
- Schedules at
- westbusservice.com
- Website
- barharborbangorshuttle.com
Shuttle from Ellsworth, Maine to Bar Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- barharborshuttle.net
- Website
- webstore.concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston / South Station, MA to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- webstore.concordcoachlines.com

- Phone
- (207) 667-5796
- Website
- downeasttrans.org
Bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Hannaford's Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- downeasttrans.org
Bus from Bangor International Airport to Bar Harbor - Village Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- downeasttrans.org

- Phone
- 201-225-7500
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from New Brunswick Downtown to New York Port Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $21
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Book at
- web.coachusa.com

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from New Brunswick Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $15
- Book at
- megabus.com

- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $40
- Website
- peterpanbus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Boston, Ma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $26 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $70

- Phone
- +1 1-877-265-8287
- Website
- boltbus.com
Bus from 7 Av/W 36 St to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $27
- Website
- boltbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Bar Harbor is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from New Brunswick to Bar Harbor.
Silver Airways, JetBlue Airways, Cape Air and United Airlines offer flights from Newark Airport to Bar Harbor Airport.
There are 98+ hotels available in Bar Harbor. Prices start at $109 USD per night.