Is the drive from Boston to Acadia pretty?
If you’re going to Acadia National Park, you’re already going to see a lot of amazing scenery. But that doesn’t mean you should speed up I-95 to the park’s entrance. When you set off from Boston to Acadia, you’ll do most of your driving through Maine, a state of sprawling wilderness and untouched beauty.
What is there to see between Boston and Acadia National Park?
The top stops along the way from Boston to Acadia National Park (with short detours) are Marginal Way, Salem Witch Museum, and Mt Desert Island. Other popular stops include Portland Head Light, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and Mount Battie Trail.
How do I get from Boston to Acadia National Park?
Getting Here & Around
- By Car: From Boston, take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island.
- By Air: Direct flights from Boston’s Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, 10 miles from Acadia National Park.
- By Ferry:
How many days do you need at Acadia National Park?
We recommend spending two to three days in Acadia National Park. This will give you enough time to drive Park Loop Road, do a few short hikes, bike the carriage roads, watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, and snack on popovers at the Jordan Pond House.
Where do you stop on the way to Acadia?
8 Can’t-Miss Stops in Acadia National Park
- Drive the Park Loop Road. Get your bearings and hit some highlights of the park by taking a scenic 27 mile drive around the park loop road.
- Bike the Carriage Roads.
- Jordan Pond House.
- Thunder Hole.
- Ocean Path.
- Cadillac Mountain.
- Hike the Beehive Trail.
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
Is there a ferry to Acadia National Park?
The Schoodic Ferry connects passengers, their bicycles, and leashed pets to the Mount Desert Island and Schoodic Peninsula sections of Acadia National Park. Ferries depart Bar Harbor at 7:50am, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, and 8:30pm. Call 207-944-7379 or visit their website for more information.
Can you take Amtrak to Acadia National Park?
By Train: There is no passenger rail service to Acadia National Park. By Bus: Greyhound and Concord Coach Lines offer bus service between Boston and Bangor year-round.