Is there a train that goes from Boston to Bar Harbor Maine?

Coastal Train En Route to Bar Harbor Amtrak Downeaster: A great choice if you want to explore southern Maine, Amtrak has train service from Boston all the way to Portland. Though the train to Portland is typically slower than the bus, it is a scenic route and offers a dining car.



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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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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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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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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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Boston North Station, MA The Downeaster stops in Boston at North Station, home of the MBTA Commuter Rail and TD Garden. The train concourse and boarding area is open daily from 5:00am to 12:00am with access to an Amtrak self-service ticketing kiosk, public restroom, and a variety of retail businesses.

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The so-called “Ghost Trains” that reside in the woods between Eagle and Chamberlain Lakes make a fascinating destination for snowmobilers in north-central Maine. The trains are only accessible by sled in winter, and make for a solid day trip from Shin Pond Village in Mount Chase.

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