Directions Driving to Bar Harbor, Maine: Bar Harbor is easily accessible by car. From Boston (268 miles) - follow Interstate 95 through to Bangor (exit 45-A - 395), then pick-up on Rt.1A to Ellsworth, and follow Rt.3 to Bar Harbor. Another route would be to take I-95 to Augusta, take Route 3 to Belfast over to Route 1 to Ellsworth, then back to Route 3 into Bar Harbor.

By Boat: Since Bar Harbor is an island and a popular place for both sailing and powerboating, there are many suitable moorings. You should check with the Harbormaster's Office at 207-288-5571. You can also take the new high-speed catamaran ferry "the Cat" from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Bar Harbor.

By Air: Bar Harbor is serviced by a local airport, the Hancock County Airport, located just 12 miles from the village, and by Bangor International Airport only 50 miles away.

Bus Service: During the summer months, Bar Harbor is serviced by Greyhound/Vermont Transit from Boston. Year-round, there is local bus transportation from Bar Harbor to Ellsworth and a shuttle from the Bangor Airport. Since schedules vary, it is best to check with the bus line.

(Map courtesy of DeLorme, a Maine company.)

When arriving in Bar Harbor via RTE 3 take a left at any of the main intersections (West St., Cottage St.or Mt. Desert St.) and head down toward Main St. At Main St take a right to Atlantic Ave. (Adelmann's Deli is on the corner.) On Atlantic Ave take a left. Snell House is #21, on the right almost at the end of the street.

 

Snell House

21 Atlantic Ave.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288 8004 or toll free 1-866-SnellBH
info@snellhouse.com