A car is helpful if you want to get away from the towns, as the remoter areas are not served by public transportation. Buses from Boston's South Station and Logan Airport serve many coastal towns, including Portland, Brunswick, and Bath. The Downeaster Amtrak train carries passengers to and from Portland and Boston's North Station. Visitors to the area also can take a wonderful scenic train ride between Brunswick, Bath, and Wiscasset to Rockland and back from late May to mid-October (see www.maineeasternrailroad.com for details). More »