What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert is to fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $650.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

The distance between Philadelphia and Mount Desert is 493 miles. The road distance is 551.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Mount Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $110 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 15h 14m.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Mount Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Mount Desert is 551 miles. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Mount Desert.

Where can I stay near Mount Desert?

There are 247+ hotels available in Mount Desert.

Philadelphia to Mount Desert - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane PHL - BHB
5h 38m
$363–778
Drive 548.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Mount Desertcar 548.2 mi
10h 45m
$100–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
12h 50m
$110–944
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Bangor, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangor (BGR)plane PHL - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
5h 23m
$113–638
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bangor, bus
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 International Airport to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
5h 55m
$102–522
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Bangor, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Bangor (BGR)plane LGA - BGR
3. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Acadia Gateway Centerbus
7h 21m
$110–1,157
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Ellsworth, Mainebus
13h 9m
$139–1,484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bangor Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
15h 14m
$102–234
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bangor Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride to Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartmentsbus
15h 26m
$106–246

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Mount Desert.

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Distance: 489.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Mount Desert via New York Midtown, Bangor: Odlin Road Park & Ride, and Bar Harbor - Kebo St, Malvern Belmont Apartments in around 15h 14m.

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