With a population of 5,214, Kennebunk is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kennebunk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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Although Kennebunk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 22 miles from Kennebunk. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunk departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Another option to get to Kennebunk is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 75 miles from Kennebunk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennebunk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.