Bethel, ME
Bethel, ME
Bethel, nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains, continues to provide a special atmosphere that supports learning, reflection and growth. Treasured by NTL founders as a "cultural island," Bethel provides the opportunity to slow down, disconnect from the pressures of everyday life and focus on enhancing understanding and insight. A recent participant commented, "The Bethel environment created openness to think freely and broadly."
Lodging and Transportation Arrangements
The Bethel Chamber of Commerce is very happy to assist you with making your arrangements for lodging and transportation. They can be reached via phone at 800-442-5826 or via the web at http://www.bethelmaine.com/.
Accommodations
• Bethel Inn Resort
• Bethel Vacation Cottage Rental
• Bethel Village Motel
• The Victoria Inn and Restaurant
• Rivendell House Bed & Breakfast
• Bethel Hill Bed & Breakfast
• The Inn at the Rostay
• Austin's Holidae House Bed & Breakfast
• The Sudbury Inn
• Chapman Inn
Getting to Bethel, ME
Three major airports are accessible to Bethel:
• Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) - 70 miles
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 154 miles
• Logan International Airport (BOS) - 169 miles
Driving Directions
From Portland, Maine (about a 2 hour drive):
Take 95 North, continue straight on the Maine Turnpike to Exit 63 (formerly exit 11) in Gray, take Route 26 North for approximately 50 miles into Bethel.
From Boston, Massachusetts (about a 3.5 hour drive):
Take 95 North to Maine Turnpike; follow directions from Portland.
From Concord, New Hampshire (about a 2 hour drive):
Take 93 North to Franconia, Route 3 North to Twin Mountain, Route 115 North to Jefferson and Route 2 East to Bethel.
From Manchester, New Hampshire (about a 3.5 hour drive):
Take 93 North to Exit 35, Route 3 North to Twin Mountain, Route 115 North to Jefferson and Route 2 East to Bethel.
From White River Junction, Vermont (about a 2 hour drive):
Take 91 North to Wells River, Route 302 East to Littleton, New Hampshire, Route 116 North to Jefferson, Route 2 East to Bethel.
From Montreal, Canada (about a 5 hour drive):
Take Route 10 to Route 141. Follow Route 141 to Route 3 South to Colebrook, New Hampshire. Follow Route 26 East (also Route 2) to Bethel.
Ground Transportation to and from Bethel
Northeast Charter and Tour Company
Make reservations online at http://www.northeastchartertour.com/ or call 888-593-6328 or 207-784-3159 to arrange ground transportation.
Sunday River Stagecoach Shuttle Service
For more information visit their website at http://www.srstage.com/. Call Gary Coyne (owner) at 207-357-5783 to make reservations.
Other Car and Taxi Services
Airport Limo and Taxi 800-517-9442
Within 10 207-774-9966
Renting a car is another option. All major worldwide car rental agencies are available at Portland International Jetport; all car rentals, except National, are available from the train station in Portland.
Avis 800-331-1212
Budget 800-527-0700
Hertz 800-654-3131
National 800-227-7368
Other Transportation Options
Three bus lines service Portland, Maine:
Concord Trailways 800-639-3317
Greyhound Bus 800-231-2222
Vermont Transit Lines 207-772-6587
The "Downeasterner" is Amtrak's fully accessible passenger rail service connecting Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine. There are four trains each way per day. Traveling along the New England shoreline, the trip from Boston to Portland is about 3 hours. A reservation is required. For reservations and information, call 800-USA-RAIL or visit http://www.amtrak.com/.
