I have been banging my head against walls for days looking for post trail transportation. Various airlines, buses, highways, hitching route, train hops… I need to get to either Burlington VT if I finish early, or Old Forge NY if I finish later.
Ideas?
San Gabe
Seriously, I always worried about how to get back…but have always found some hiker to give me a ride, some kind soul going that way, etc.
Bare Bear
Most Tourists leaving the park would be thrilled to give you a ride to Millinocket, they’re all going that way any way. Just be extra friendly at the campground and climbing Katahdin. Other than good ol’ hitchin’ there is a guy in Millinocket who runs the Minuteman Taxi service. I think he will run to the park for about $50? From Millinocket you can taxi/hitch to Medway and hop a Greyhound. Check and make sure they can sell you the tickets at the gas station tho. After sucessfully Thruhiking Getting from Baxter to Anywhere USA is just another enjoyable adventure.
Spider
Somehow I would rather just hike back 500 miles than go on a 13 hour bus ride, but that looks like it could work. Greyhound has more routes there it seems. I am used to Amtrak. And I am rather fond of trains… I was also hoping for a flight because I have $150 credit with Delta that I need to use before September 12…
I couldn’t find “Medway” but I think I will be able to get to Bangor. So that Greyhound route will work. Harder than following white paint though. hmmf.
San Gabe
Starting this hiking season I am starting a shuttle service in Vermont and parts of New Hampshire.
Our smoke-free shuttle service includes fuel & mail drops. Shuttles to/from Burlington, VT & Manchester, NH airports, bus & train stations in Rutland, & White River Junction, VT are also available.
Advance notice is appreciated but not always required: e-mail (preferred¬) or call (please do not text) for more information on availability and rates. Shuttle is available from early March to late October at just about any hour; however, we may charge a premium for extremely early or late pickups.
We can access all trail heads from Manchester Center, VT to Mt. Moosilauke, NH and can transport up to 5 hikers w/full-size packs.
We accept MC/Visa & cash, no personal checks, please.
Bad Influence