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How to get from Nova Scotia to Bar Harbor

Getting to Bar Harbor from Nova Scotia can be a memorable adventure, especially if you favor the ferry, a popular option for combining comfort, seascapes and a unique experience. Here are the details for this trip:

By ferry and car

Ferry is the preferred option for travel from Nova Scotia to Bar Harbor.

CAT ferry (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, to Bar Harbor, Maine): This fast ferry links Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, directly to Bar Harbor.

CAT ferry from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor
CAT ferry from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor

Travel time: Approx. 3.5 hours on the water.

Timetable: The ferry generally operates from May to October, with daily departures depending on the season. Check schedules in advance.

Benefits: Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic and relax on board with services such as snacks, comfortable seating and stores.

Reservations: Highly recommended, especially during peak tourist season.

By car (via Digby and the Digby-Saint John ferry)

If you’re elsewhere in Nova Scotia (e.g. Halifax or Digby), you can opt for a combined road and ferry route.

Step 1: From your starting point to Digby. Drive to Digby, a charming harbor town in Nova Scotia.

  • Distance from Halifax to Digby: approx. 220 km (3-hour drive).

Step 2: Digby-Saint John ferry. Take the ferry from Digby, Nova Scotia to Saint John, New Brunswick.

  • Duration: Approx. 2h30 on the water.
  • Benefits: Enjoy comfortable on-board services and a scenic crossing.

Step 3: Drive to Bar Harbor. From Saint John, drive to Bar Harbor.

  • Distance: Approx. 330 km (4-hour drive).
  • Route: Take US Route 1 and Route 3 to enjoy views of the Maine coast.

By plane and car

For a faster journey :

Step 1: Flight: Fly from Halifax (YHZ) to Bangor, Maine (BGR), which is the closest airport to Bar Harbor.

Flight time: Approx. 1? hours.

Step 2: Drive to Bar Harbor. Rent a car in Bangor and drive 1h30 (80 km) to Bar Harbor.