Getting There
By Plane
Direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, located 10 miles from Acadia National Park. National airlines serve the Bangor International Airport, about 1 hour from the park. Car rentals are available at both airports.
By Car
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.
By Public Transportation
Concord Trailways and Vermont Transit offer service between Boston's Logan Airport and Bangor. Concord Trailways connects with the Airport Express shuttle with service to Bar Harbor. Vermont Transit operates between Bangor and Bar Harbor during the summer months.
Getting Around the Park
Visitors can drive the 27-mile Park Loop Road to view dazzling scenery and enjoy an occasional stop to stroll down a path or to read a wayside information sign.
The Island Explorer shuttle bus picks visitors up at their lodging or campground and links them to destinations across Mount Desert Island and into Acadia National Park. The service is supported in part by park fees so the ride is fare-free. The shuttle operates late June to Labor Day.
Intro
