TRAVEL

GETTING TO AND FROM BAR HARBOR 

Feel free to contact us if you would like help with travel plans.   Below you’ll find updated information. 

Fly to Bangor

Several airlines offer flights to Bangor International Airport, including Delta and uS Air, which have non-flight stops available available from NYC area and Boston (approximately 1hr 15 minutes from NYC).

The Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle runs between Bangor International and Bar Harbor and will bring you directly to College of the Atlantic (for as low as $30). In addition to their regular schedule which is posted on their website, a shuttle bus can be arranged for a group of people with advance notice.

Rental cars and taxis are also available at the airport.  However, keep in mind that cars are not needed in Bar Harbor, as there are free and freuent shuttle buses that go to all towns on Mt. Desert Island and to all destinations in Acadia National Park . 

Fly to Bar Harbor

U.S. Air offers direct flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport to the Bar-Harbor Hancock County Airport in Trenton, about 15 minutes from the College. Free Island Explorer shuttle buses operate very frequently between the Bar Harbor Airport and the Bar Harbor Village Green (about 5 minutes from the College). Taxis are available from the Village Green for approximately $6.

Fly or Take Amtrak to Portland

Flying or taking Amtrak into Portland can be a great way to save on transportation costs, and a great option if you’re interested in seeing/exploring the Maine coastline via U.S. Route 1. By car, Portland is approximately a 3-hour drive. One-way car rentals to Bar-Harbor Hancock County Airport are available.

In addition to the major airlines, Jet Blue flies into Portland. Look for their promos – flights from NYC have gone as low as $49!

Take the Bus

Concord Trailways, an unusually hospitable, modern (and clean!) bus service can connect you with the Bar Harbor-Bangor Airport Shuttle to Bar Harbor.  Believe it not, they help you with your luggage, provide earphones for video, water, and pretzels!  And the rates are low!