The Maine Highlands, nestled in the center of the state,
is home to 200,000-acre Baxter State Park; Moosehead Lake,
one of the Northeast's largest lakes, and mile-high Mt. Katahdin,
the state's tallest peak. In this region, travelers can
explore the natural wonders - or the city streets - by
air, bus and bike.
The Maine Highlands by Air
Bangor International
Airport (BGR). Two hours north of Portland,
Bangor International is a fast-growing regional airport
with regular connections to and from major cities in the
Northeast, as well as national and regional hubs, Canada,
Florida and the Caribbean. The airport offers a variety
of convenient choices for travelers making connections.
Air Taxi/Charter Airports
Buckhorn Camps Seaplane Base
Provides a gateway to Baxter State Park and Aroostook County.
Dexter Regional Airport
Located along the Moosehead Trail in the southwestern portion of Penobscot County, about 30 miles northwest of Bangor.
Greenville Municipal Airport
Located in the heart of the Moosehead Lake Region.
Greenville Seaplane Base
Situated on Moosehead Lake.
Greenville Junction
Situated on Moosehead Lake.
Lincoln Municipal Airport
Located in a wonderful lakes vacation area.
Lucky Landing Marina and Seaplane Base
Within 10 minutes of Bangor International Airport, and provides service to many sporting camps and vacation spots.
Millinocket Municipal Airport
Provides full aviation services and business opportunities to Millinocket.
Millinocket Seaplane Base
Offers scenic flights of Mt. Katahdin area, as well as access to remote sporting camps.
Nugent Chamberlain Lake Seaplane Base
Provides direct sporting camp access.
Old Town Airport
Provides business opportunities for the University of Maine and the greater Bangor area.
Shin Pond Seaplane Base
Offers proximity to Baxter State Park and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
The Maine Highlands by Bike
In the Maine Highlands, cyclists can experience the rolling
hills of Western Penobscot County, scenic lakes, rivers
and potato farms in Penquis, or city streets throughout
Bangor, Maine's third-largest city. Click here
for more information.
The Maine Highlands by
Bus
Bangor
Area Transit (BAT Community Connector). “The Bus” serves Bangor,
Brewer, Hampden, Veazie, Orono and Old Town.
Concord Trailways. These buses provide daily service to and from Boston’s South Station and Logan Airport and 12 Maine communities, including Portland, Brunswick, Bangor, Orono and a number of coastal towns. Concord Trailways is conveniently located at the Portland Transportation Center, where train, shuttle bus and other connections are available.
800-639-3317
Cyr Bus Lines. Provides daily service between Bangor and Limestone (Penobscot to Aroostook Counties)
(207) 827-2335 / 800-244-2335
Greyhound/Vermont Transit. This line provides daily service from Bar Harbor (seasonal) Bangor, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland and Wells to Boston’s South Station with direct thru service to and from New York City.
800-552-8737
West Transportation. West Transportation provides intercity service between Calais and the City of Bangor.
(207) 546-2823
The Maine Highlands By Car
There are many options to travel by
car in The Maine Highlands. For commuter services
in The Maine Highlands, click here.
Connections to Ferry
The closest ferries from The Maine Highlands are in
the Downeast & Acadia region. Click here
for more information.
Connections to Train
The closest train station from The Maine Highlands is
The
Downeaster train station in Portland.
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