The Island Explorer is equipped with bike racks for those of you who wish to take your bike to one of the bike trails. In addition to carrying passengers to sites on the island, the bus also makes several runs daily to the Bar Harbor Airport. Driving from Boston, take Interstate 95 north to Interstate 395 in Bangor, Route 1A from Bangor to Ellsworth, and Route 3, about 19 miles, from the Ellsworth shopping district. This drive usually takes from five to six hours. Parking space on campus is limited, therefore anyone traveling in oversized vehicles, such as RV's, should contact Jean Boddy to make parking arrangements.
Rental cars are available at both airports.
Concord Trailways operates an Airport shuttle bus between Bangor International Airport and Bar Harbor. The shuttle bus runs about 5 round trips per day and bus drivers will usually drop off passengers on campus if you ask in advance. Pets are not permitted on the COA campus or in COA housing. Smoking is prohibited by law in all campus buildings including dorms, classrooms, meeting rooms, labs, etc. Smoking on campus is permitted in outside designated areas only.