Acadia National Park is located approximately six hours north of Boston. From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine; from Augusta take Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island or take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine; from Bangor take Route 1A east to Ellsworth; from Ellsworth take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Bus Service: Vermont Transit bus service operates between Bangor and Bar Harbor during the summer months. Call (207) 288-3366 for current information.
Air: Bangor International Airport is approximately 50 miles from Acadia.
Commuter air service, Colgan Air, flies to Bar Harbor Airport, 10 miles from Bar Harbor. Call (207) 667-7171 for a schedule.
Local transportation: Downeast Transportation runs a local service which connects Mount Desert Island towns and Ellsworth. Write to Downeast Transportation, P.O. Box 914, Ellsworth,ME 04605; or call (207) 667-5796.
Local businesses operate bus tours through the park and scenic boat trips. The towns of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Soutwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor have taxi service. The park service does not operate any transportation system through the park.
The Bluenose Ferry sails between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Schedules vary depending on the season.
Write:
Marine Atlantic Reservations BureauOr Phone 1-800-341-7981 or (207) 288-3395 in Bar Harbor.
P.O. Box 250
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 3M3
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