What is the cheapest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The cheapest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine is to car ferry and Amtrak Thruway and taxi which costs $85 - $150 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The fastest way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 48m and costs $150 - $200.

How far is it from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

The distance between Vinalhaven Island and Castine is 80 miles.

How do I travel from Vinalhaven Island to Castine without a car?

The best way to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine without a car is to car ferry and Amtrak Thruway and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castine?

There are 74+ hotels available in Castine.

Vinalhaven Island to Castine - 3 ways to travel via car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Vinalhaven Island to Castine by car ferry, bus, or taxi

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

Car ferry, Amtrak Thruway, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to Rockland
2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Searsport, ME
3. Take the taxi from Searsport, ME to Castine
3h 54m
$86–150
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to RocklandVinalhaven
2. Take the taxi from Rockland to Castine
2h 48m
$154–200
Car ferry, taxi via Lincolnville, ME
1. Take the car ferry from Vinalhaven to RocklandVinalhaven
2. Take the taxi from Lincolnville, ME to Castine
3h 56m
$127–200

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Vinalhaven Island, ME, USA and Castine, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vinalhaven Island to Castine. However, you can take the car ferry to Rockland, walk to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, take the bus to Searsport, ME, then take the taxi to Castine. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Rockland then take the taxi to Castine.

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