Travel Information

2012 New England School of Addiction Studies and Prevention Studies

June 18 – 21, 2012, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine


About the Area

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Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine, a mid-coastal town of 21,500 people, 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.

Approximate driving time to Brunswick, Maine is:

  • Albany, NY…………..….297 miles (5 hrs)
  • Augusta, ME…………….37 miles (40 minutes)
  • Bangor, ME……………….107miles (1.75 hrs)
  • Burlington, VT………. 284 miles (4.5 hrs)
  • Boston, MA……………. 133 miles (2.5 hrs)
  • Springfield, MA……….. 219 miles (3.5 hrs)
  • Worcester, MA…….….. 164 miles (2.75 hrs)
  • Hartford, CT…………….230 miles (3.75 hrs)
  • Manchester, NH……….120 miles (2.25 hrs)
  • Providence, RI………….200 miles (3.25 hrs)

 

Air Travel

Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook St.Portland, ME 04101
Main Switchboard: (207)-774-7301
Click here for a list and contact information for airlines serving Portland International Jetport.
Estimated Travel Time: 38 Minutes
Getting to and from Portland International Jetport:  www.portlandjetport.org

Alternative: Manchester Regional Airport
One Airport Road 
Manchester, NH
PHONE: (603) 624-6556
Estimated time travel to university (125 miles): approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Getting to and from Manchester Airport: http://www.flymanchester.com

Taxis

Platinum Plus Taxi – PHONE: 1-207-443-9166   * Airport services available.

Brunswick Taxi – PHONE: 1-207-729-3688   * Airport services available.

Shuttle Services

Mermaid Transportation provides service to Boston, Manchester, N.H., and the Portland Jetport. For more information and reservations call 1-800-696-2463 or 207-885-5630.

Mid-Coast Limo provides service to the Portland Jetport. For more information and reservations call 1-800-937-2424 or 207-236-2424.

 

Bus Travel

Greyhound / Vermont Transit
PHONE: 1-800-229-9424

Concord Coach Lines
PHONE: 1-800-639-3317

Rail Travel

Downeaster Amtrak Train provides rail service to Portland, Maine via Boston – connecting bus runs directly to Brunswick.
PHONE:  1-800-872-7245

Driving Directions to Bowdoin

To Reach Brunswick, Maine:

From the south: Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 52 (formerly Exit 9; 295 to Coastal Route 1). Continue on 295 to Exit 28 (formerly Exit 22; Route 1 North: Coastal Route, Brunswick/Bath).

From the north via the Maine Turnpike, take exit 103 (formerly exit 14), then I-295 to Exit 28 (formerly Exit 22; Topsham-Brunswick, Route 1 North). Proceed as above.

To reach the main Bowdoin College campus:

5000 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011

From I-295, take Route 1 North/Pleasant Street. Proceed to the third traffic light. Go straight (“To 201/123/24/Maine Street”). Continue straight for approximately 1/2 mile to the second traffic light. Turn right on Maine Street. Continue on Maine Street for approximately 1/2 mile. The Bowdoin campus begins at the intersection of Maine Street and Bath Road, near a large UCC Church.The Bowdoin campus begins at the intersection of Maine Street and Bath Road, near a large UCC Church.  Use enclosed map to find temporary parking for unloading near the Morrell Gymnasium as well as long-term parking.

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