With a population of 10,162, Wells is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 26 miles from Wells. 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 Wells departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wells to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Wells is called Wells, and is located 1.6 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 71 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Wells takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Footbridge North Hotel and The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wells (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 Wells is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.