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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Vinalhaven by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane PDX - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    15h 33m
    $263–971

  2. Fly to Rockland, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane PDX - RKD
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    12h 28m
    $148–528

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    3d 4h
    $954–2,076

  4. Drive, car ferry

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

  5. Fly to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Portland (PWM)plane plane PDX - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    15h 36m
    $227–827

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PDX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    15h
    $263–569

  7. 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)plane plane PDX - BHB
    2. Take the taxi from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Searsport, MEtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Searsport, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    15h 10m
    $294–939

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bangor (BGR) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,661.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

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 Bangor (BGR), walk to Bangor Airport, take the bus to Airport Mall, walk to Bangor, ME, take the bus to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, walk 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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