One of Maine’s original and most historically-rich
transportation modes remains a reliable, economical and comfortable
travel option today.
It’s easy to reach Maine — and explore Maine — via bus. The state’s
extensive bus network includes national inter-city lines as well
as a wide variety of city and regional bus lines providing local
and inter-city service. Many recreational areas are served by free
shuttle bus and trolley services. And four"Explorer" buses operate
in the key transportation areas of Southern Coast (Shoreline Explorer),
Carrabassett Valley(Sugarloaf Explorer), Bethel (Mountain Explorer)and
Mt. Desert Island/Acadia National Park (Island Exporer) to serve
visitors.
MAINE TOLL ROADS
| Interstate |
|
|
|
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
York to Falmouth |
47.5 |
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
Gardiner to Augusta |
7.0 |
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 195) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
Interstate 95 to Saco |
0.4 |
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 295) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
Interstate 95, South Portland to Interstate 95, Falmouth |
0.4 |
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 495) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
Falmouth to Gardiner |
38.8 |
| Maine Turnpike (Interstate 495) |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
Portland to Gardiner |
11.7 |
| Noninterstate |
|
|
|
| Maine Turnpike Approach Road |
Maine
Turnpike Authority |
From
South Portland to South Portland |
0.4 |
MAINE TOLL FERRIES
| Vehicular toll ferries |
|
|
|
| Margaret Chase Smith |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Lincolnville, ME to Islesboro, ME |
U |
| Captain Henry Lee |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Bass Harbor, ME to Swan's Island, ME |
U |
| Captain Henry Lee |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Bass Harbor, ME to Frenchboro, ME |
U |
| Captain Neal Burgess |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Rockland, ME to North Haven, ME |
U |
| Captain Charles Philbrook |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Rockland, ME to Vinalhaven, ME |
U |
| Governor Curtis |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Rockland, ME to Vinalhaven, ME |
U |
| North Haven |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Rockland, ME to Matinicus, ME |
U |
| Everett Libby |
Office
of Passenger Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation |
From
Various to Various |
U |
| Machigonne II |
Casco
Bay Island Transit District |
From
Portland, ME to Peaks Island, ME |
U |
| Maquoit II |
Casco
Bay Island Transit District |
From
Portland, ME to Casco Bay Isles, ME |
U |
| Scotia Prince |
Prince
of Fundy Tours |
From
Portland, ME to Yarmouth, NS, Canada |
U |
| The Cat |
Bay
Ferries |
From
Bar Harbor, ME to Yarmouth, NS, Canada |
U |
Buses, shuttles and carpooling services also provide
commuters with numerous options to help them reduce their reliance
on personal vehicles. All in all, bus travel in Maine is a reliable
and convenient way to go.
Private and state-run ferry services provide a
vital link to Maine’s many island communities. International ferries
provide service to Canada from ports in Bar Harbor, Eastport and
Portland.
Transportation System Extent
All public roads: 22,670 miles
Interstate: 367 miles
Road bridges: 2,360
Inland waterways: 73 miles
Public use airports: 47 (4 certificated for air carrier operations)
Vehicles and Conveyances
Automobiles registered: 618,000
Light trucks registered: 374,000
Heavy trucks registered: 3,300
Buses registered: 3,000
Motorcycles registered: 29,000
Numbered boats: 119,000
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