What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Deer Isle?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Deer Isle. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments via Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach and Ellsworth City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Deer Isle?

The distance between Rhode Island and Deer Isle is 308 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Deer Isle without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $50 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Deer Isle bus from?

Rhode Island to Deer Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Deer Isle bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Deer Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Deer Isle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Deer Isle is 298 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Rhode Island to Deer Isle.

Where can I stay near Deer Isle?

There are 17+ hotels available in Deer Isle.

Rhode Island to Deer Isle - 6 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Deer Isle by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive
best
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, ME
3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Isle
8h 36m
$51–634
Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive via Brunswick
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland
4. Drive from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Deer Isle
10h 20m
$70–666
Drive 296.8 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Deer Isle296.8 mi
6h 18m
$55–79
Train, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)BOS - BHB
3. Take the taxi from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Deer Isle
5h 23m
$211–944
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to Boston
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Center
3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hall
4. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments
10h 15m
$53–195
Train, fly to Rockland, drive
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)BOS - RKD
3. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Deer Isle
6h 9m
$140–806

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) flights

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Distance: 306.4 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Deer Isle, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments via Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor - Concord Coach, and Ellsworth City Hall in around 10h 15m.

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