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How to get fromPortland to Vinalhavenby plane, car ferry, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Vinalhaven by plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Rockland, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rockland (RKD)planePDX - RKD
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    13h 5m
    $318–1,338

  2. Fly to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bangor (BGR)planePDX - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    16h 8m
    $293–1,171

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
    3. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    3d 4h
    $468–1,368

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Rocklandcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to VinalhavencarferryVinalhaven
    2d 8h
    $559–808

  5. Fly to Augusta State Airport, taxi, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)planePDX - AUG
    2. Take the taxi from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Waldoboro, MEtaxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    14h
    $305–989

  6. Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, taxi, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)planePDX - BHB
    2. Take the taxi from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Searsport, MEtaxi
    3. Take the bus from Searsport, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    14h 57m
    $414–1,489

  7. Fly to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Portland (PWM)planePDX - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    15h 49m
    $317–1,277

  8. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planePDX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry
    14h 45m
    $393–706

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rockland (RKD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Vinalhaven, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Vinalhaven. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Rockland (RKD), take the taxi to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Vinalhaven via Chicago Union Station, Boston, South Station, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 3d 4h.

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