Is there a train from Boston to Acadia National Park?

Train: Although a train does not directly connect Boston to Acadia National Park, you can ride the train from Boston to Portland and hop on a bus to Acadia National Park. The train and bus ride is a full-day trip.



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Isolation is one of Acadia National Park's main allures, but Amtrak gets within arm's reach of this remote coastal-Maine beauty. Take the train up the east coast to Brunswick, Maine, then grab a rental car at Enterprise, a 1.5-mile walk, or a quick Uber ride, from the station.

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The best way to get from Boston to Bar Harbor is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangor, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 48m.

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When is the Best Time to Visit Acadia National Park?
  • To Avoid Crowds and Save Money: Visit between November and May.
  • For Hiking and Camping: Visit between May and September.
  • For Fall Colors: Visit in September or October.
  • Notable Dates in Spring: National Park Week, Junior Ranger Day, Memorial Day.


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Downtown Bar Harbor encompasses a relatively small, easily walkable area. Main Street, the primary thoroughfare and center of gravity, has remained largely unchanged for decades and is the best spot to start exploring.

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Park Loop Road: This 27-mile, one-way scenic drive loops around the eastern half of Acadia on Mount Desert Island, and with a 35-mph speed limit you could theoretically complete the circle in an hour and return to Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

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