Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Bangor 

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Penobscot River and Downtown Bangor
Justin Russell Photography

POPULATION

Bangor: 32,817  
Maine: 1,329,192 (2012 Census Est.)

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Please visit our website for a listing of places to worship in the Greater Bangor Region. Places of Worship in Bangor

RELOCATION

For all your relocating needs, please give the Greater Bangor CVB a call or contact the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce at 207- 947-0307 or www.BangorRegion.com.

SEAT BELTS

To keep our drivers and passengers safe, Maine requires seat belts for all ages, with special rules for children.

DISTRACTED DRIVING 

Maine law prohibits the use of mobile phones and handheld electronic devices while operating the vehicle, you may use devices in hands-free modes; there could be a fine of up to $250.

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SMOKING

Bangor was the first city in the U.S. to ban smoking in vehicles carrying passengers under the age of 18. Most public places, including all restaurants and bars, are also smoke-free.

ALCOHOL

You should know that:

  • Legal drinking age in Maine is 21; identification is required.
  • Hours of legal service are 6 AM to 1 AM.
  • Maine has a strict OUI policy that makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher.

BORDER CROSSING

Passport regulations that were effective in June 2009 now require visitors crossing the U.S./Canadian border by land to have either a valid passport card or regular passport. If traveling by air or sea, visitors must possess a valid passport—the passport card is not valid for this type of travel. Please refer to the U.S. Passport Services Bureau for more information on border crossing policies: 1-877-4USAPPT or online at www.travel.state.gov.

TRAVEL AND DRIVING INFORMATION

For travel and road conditions, call 800-675-7453.

AIRPORT

Bangor International Airport

287 Godfrey Boulevard 
www.flybangor.com
207-992-4600 | 866-FLY-BANGOR

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES

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Darling’s, Downeast Toyota Rental, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

BUS SERVICE

Community Connector
481 Maine Avenue, 207-992-4670 
www.bangormaine.gov

The Community Connector provides scheduled transportation throughout Bangor, Old Town, Veazie, Orono, and Hampden. The bus makes regular stops at the airport and in Pickering Square in downtown Bangor.

Concord Coach Lines
207-945-4000 | 800-639-3317
www.concordcoachlines.com

Cyr Bus Line
207-827-2335 | 800-244-2335  
www.cyrbustours.com

Greyhound Bus Lines
207-945-3000
www.greyhound.com