Bus to Bangor, ME

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Buses to Bangor start at just $14.98, depending on your starting location. To secure the most budget-friendly options, ensure you book early and consider traveling on weekdays and during off-peak hours for the cheapest deals!
The best way to buy bus tickets to Bangor is through the Greyhound website or the free Greyhound app. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your bus trip and choose your preferred seating. You can pay for your bus to Bangor using a variety of payment methods, including debit and credit cards. For more information on payment methods, please visit the payment methods page. Looking for a cheap ticket to Bangor? Make sure to book in advance and consider traveling during weekdays and peak-off times to get the best deals!
Onboard services available on Greyhound buses to Bangor include free Wi-Fi for all passengers, personal power outlets near every seat, reclining leather seats with footrests, extra legroom, overhead storage, an on-board restroom, and eco-friendly technology to reduce impact on the environment.
You can use your Greyhound bus ticket to Bangor by either presenting the PDF with a QR code when booked online or by accessing it directly in the app if purchased within the app. Simply show your ticket to the bus driver at boarding and they will scan it to validate your travel.
With Greyhound and FlixBus, you can easily reach 12 destinations from Bangor, including New York, Boston, Lewiston.
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Going to Bangor by bus is easy with Greyhound, with 12 different rides to choose from. You can check the bus schedule once you select your departure city, destination city, and desired trip date.
Yes, you can reserve your preferred seat on most of the buses to Bangor. All customers will be assigned a seat, but you have the option to choose your preferred one. If available, you’ll see the option when you add the passenger name to your booking. If you’d like to choose your seat, a small fee will be charged and will vary based on the route you are taking. Please visit our guide on seat reservations for more information.
When traveling by bus to Bangor with Greyhound, you are allowed to bring one carry-on bag with you (maximum 25 lbs, 16x12x7 inches). The first bag that you store under the bus is free, and if you have a Flexible fare, the second bag stored under the bus is also free. For more information about our luggage policies and how to book extra baggage, please visit our dedicated baggage page.
Greyhound buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to assist passengers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Each bus has space for two passengers with these devices. It's recommended to book your bus ticket to Bangor in advance to ensure a spot. If you'd like to transfer to a regular seat, our drivers will stow your device for you. Service animals are also welcome on board our buses. For further details on accessibility and service animal policies, please check this link.

Bus to Bangor

Bangor sits on the Penobscot River in central Maine, an old timber-and-river city that became the gateway to the state's North Woods and the inland approach to Acadia National Park. The bus to Bangor drops you on the city's west side or near the University of Maine Augusta campus on Texas Avenue, with downtown, the riverfront and the Stephen King house all reachable by a short rideshare. People come for Acadia connections, for the North Woods country, for Stephen King's Bangor, or for a stop on a longer New England trip. The bus to Bangor is also one of the easiest ways into central and northern Maine if you're not driving up from Boston. Bring layers any time of year — Maine seasons swing hard, and even summer evenings can be cool.

Greyhound stops in Bangor

Bangor has two Greyhound stops. The main stop is the Bangor Park & Ride at 360 Odlin Road, on the western side of the city near the airport. Buses board at the Park & Ride lot. The second stop is at UMA Bangor — the University of Maine Augusta campus — at 128 Texas Avenue, where buses stop at the city bus stop in front of Eastport Hall.

Plan to arrive in good time at whichever stop is on your ticket. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Both stops are away from the central downtown grid, so a short rideshare to your hotel or first stop is the simplest way in. The Odlin Road Park & Ride has the most parking if you're leaving a car for a multi-day trip.

If you're connecting onward to Acadia or the North Woods, Bangor is the natural transfer point — Concord Coach Lines, Aroostook Transportation and other regional operators serve onward routes from elsewhere in the city, so check ahead if your trip continues.

Getting around Bangor after your bus to Bangor arrives

Central Bangor is small and walkable once you're inside it. The downtown grid along Main Street and Hammond Street, the riverfront and the Stephen King house in West Broadway are easy to cover on foot. From either Greyhound stop, the simplest way into the centre is a rideshare.

The Community Connector runs the local public bus network across Bangor and the surrounding towns of Brewer, Old Town, Orono and Veazie. Routes connect downtown to the universities, the malls, the medical district and the residential neighbourhoods. Service is most useful during weekday hours; evenings and weekends are limited.

For trips out to Acadia National Park, the surrounding North Woods or Bangor's airport, a rideshare or rental car gives you the most flexibility. Acadia is roughly an hour's drive south, and the easiest way to reach it from Bangor is by car. In the city itself, walking covers the historic downtown, with the Community Connector and rideshare filling in the rest.

Top things to do in Bangor

  • The Bangor Waterfront, on the Penobscot River, with walking paths, event lawns and the regular summer concert series at the outdoor Maine Savings Amphitheater. The signature stretch of the city in summer.
  • Stephen King's Victorian mansion on West Broadway, the former home of the horror novelist and a local landmark with its iconic wrought-iron bat-and-spider gate. Visible from the street; the property itself is private.
  • The Cole Land Transportation Museum, with restored Maine vehicles ranging from logging trucks to early military trucks and a reflective veterans memorial section. A solid half-day stop, especially for transport history fans.
  • The Maine Discovery Museum downtown, a hands-on children's museum set in a restored department store building. A reliable stop on a rainy afternoon.
  • The University of Maine Museum of Art on Harlow Street, with rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection that's stronger than a small museum suggests.
  • The Bangor City Forest on the city's eastern edge, a nearly 700-acre municipal forest with hiking trails, a boardwalk through wetland and cross-country ski use in winter.
  • The Paul Bunyan statue, a 31-foot fibreglass version of the legendary lumberjack, in Bass Park near the riverfront. Quick to visit and unmistakably Bangor.
  • Mount Hope Cemetery, an early garden cemetery with sweeping landscaped grounds, used both as a working cemetery and as a quiet park.
  • Bangor Raceway at Bass Park, a half-mile harness racing track running from late spring through the early autumn months. A distinctive Maine experience.
  • The downtown Hammond Street and Main Street historic district, with restored brick storefronts, restaurants, the Penobscot Theatre Company and a small grid of independent shops.

Best time to visit Bangor

Late May through September is the easiest stretch. Summer is short but generous in central Maine — the riverfront concerts run, the Acadia day-trip option opens up, and the long evenings make outdoor walking comfortable until late. June and July see the city's American Folk Festival weekend along the riverfront, one of Bangor's signature events.

Autumn is the headline season. From late September through October the surrounding Maine woods turn colour, and the drive out toward Acadia or up into the North Woods is one of the best in the country. Bangor itself is a good base for foliage trips. Hotel availability tightens, especially on weekends.

Winter is cold and snowy, with significant snowfall most years and short daylight hours. The city stays open and the Bangor City Forest's cross-country skiing comes into its own, but outdoor sightseeing is limited unless you're set up for cold-weather walking. The indoor venues — the Discovery Museum, the King mansion drive-by, the museums — keep their full pace. Spring is short and changeable; mud season runs into May before the summer pace picks up.

If you can time it for late June, the Bangor Waterfront's first concerts of the season are a particular kind of Maine evening — long northern daylight running past nine in the evening, the river open and reflective behind the stage, and the summer crowd that's been waiting through a long winter coming out at full enthusiasm. Even outside concert nights the same waterfront walk is the city's best summer impression. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets to Bangor when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip to Bangor?

You're in the right place! Get all the details you need to arrange your bus journey to Bangor! There are 2 bus stops in Bangor. You can board the Greyhound at Bangor Park & Ride, UMA Bangor. You can easily find the location of the stop(s) on the map available on this page. Traveling to or departing from Bangor can cost you as little as $14.98. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Bangor, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available! With 12 destinations linked to Bangor, Greyhound provides you with multiple options for planning your bus trip.

Why travel to Bangor with Greyhound

When you choose Greyhound, you're promised a comfy seat and free Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we safely drive you to your destination! Enjoy a comfy bus trip to Bangor with our onboard facilities like free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Choose your favorite seat while booking and travel with peace of mind rest easy knowing your ticket covers one carry-on and one checked bag.

How to book your bus ticket to Bangor

Booking a ticket with Greyhound is a breeze: on this website or on the free Greyhound App, you can complete your booking in a few clicks. When purchasing your ticket to Bangor online, you can choose between different secured online payment methods, such as credit and debit cards. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at a sales point.