By Automobile Acadia National Park is located approximately six hours north of Boston. Vermont Transit bus service operates between Bangor and Bar Harbor during the summer months. Bangor International Airport is approximately 50 miles from Acadia.
Local businesses operate bus tours through the park and scenic boat trips.
The towns of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Soutwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor have taxi service. The park service does not operate any transportation system through the park. The Bluenose Ferry sails between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Schedules vary depending on the season.