What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro is to bus and Amtrak Thruway and car ferry which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro is to fly and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs $65 - $410.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Islesboro?

The distance between Philadelphia and Islesboro is 464 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Islesboro without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro without a car is to train and Amtrak Thruway and car ferry which takes 12h 33m and costs $90 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islesboro?

There are 84+ hotels available in Islesboro.

Philadelphia to Islesboro - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro by plane, car ferry, train, bus, 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.

Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rockland, car ferry
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1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rockland (RKD)plane PHL - RKD
2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
7h 9m
$66–404
Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus
3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
12h 33m
$94–877
Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry via Boston
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus
2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus
3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
14h 21m
$94–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lincolnvillecar
2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry Isleboro
9h 43m
$94–144
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangor (BGR)plane PHL - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Lincolnville, MEbus
3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
7h 31m
$115–628
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane PHL - PWM
2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus
3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
9h 31m
$110–564
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bangor, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bangor (BGR)plane EWR - BGR
3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Lincolnville, MEbus
4. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
8h 4m
$104–512
Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Brunswick Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus
4. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry
15h 32m
$92–184

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rockland (RKD) flights

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5h 13mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Islesboro.

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Distance: 460.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Islesboro, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Islesboro. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Rockland (RKD), drive to Lincolnville, take the car ferry to Islesboro, then drive to Islesboro. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Islesboro via Boston, South Station, Lincolnville, ME, Lincolnville, and Islesboro in around 12h 33m.

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