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PLAN 1: FLY TO BAR HARBOR US Airways offers direct flights from Boston's Logan International Airport to the Bar Harbor-Hancock County Airport. Free Island Explorer buses operate every half hour and hourly in the evening between the airport and the Bar Harbor Village Green. Rental cars and taxis are also available. |
Step 1: Make travel arrangements with US Airways For US Airways reservations and information call 800-428-4322. Schedules are subject to change. US Airways typically offers five flights a day between Boston and Bar Harbor. Several additional flights are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Confirm travel times with US Airways Step 2: Proceed to Logan Airport Terminal B US Airways flights depart from Terminal B. If you arrive at another terminal, ride to Terminal B on MassPort Shuttle Bus No. 11. This free service operates approximately every 5 minutes. Clear automated announcements will notify you when you are approaching US Airways Terminal B. Step 3: Fly to Bar Harbor Colgan Air provides flights for US Airways using twin-engine Beechcraft airplaines. These planes seat 19 with a single seat on each side of the aisle. Flying time is typically about 50 minutes. Step 4: Ride the free Island Explorer Shuttle from the Airport to your inn, hotel, or campground From June 23 through August 31, the Island Explorer Campground bus stops at the airport every half hour during the day, and hourly in the evening. Hourly service is available from September 1 through Columbus Day. The bus stop is located near the front entrance to the Airport. Buses stop at five private campgrounds on their way into Bar Harbor. At the Bar Harbor Village Green you can transfer to all other Island Explorer routes, including buses to Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park's Blackwoods Campground, and hotels on Eden Street in Bar Harbor. Many Bar Harbor Inns and B&B's are located within walking distance of the Village Green. Luggage Tip: Arrive in the Afternoon Island Explorer buses do not have luggage compartments. Buses to Bar Harbor can be quite crowded in the morning. Try to arrive in the afternoon when there will be extra room for your bags. Buses returning toward the airport are often full in the late afternoon. The best time to leave with luggage is in the morning. |
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