"The friendships I've made at Thomas have been nothing short of amazing; in such an intimate, tight-knit community, you get to know other students quite well. These are the relationships that will last long after I graduate, some for a lifetime. I’m also really excited to think about ten years down the road and see what we’ve become, reflecting back on how our Thomas experience helped to shape and guide us." Missy White Presque Isle, Maine Psychology

Getting to Thomas College

Driving to Thomas College Thomas College is located at 180 West River Road in Waterville, Maine. From Interstate 95 exit 127 (formerly 33), go east on Kennedy Memorial Drive (Route 137). In approximately 1.5 miles, turn right onto West River Road (Route 104 South). Thomas College is 1.5 miles on the left.

This local map shows the directions given above. For detailed directions from your location, Click Here. Type in the address of your starting point.

Other maps you may find useful: Aerial View of the Campus #1 #2 #3 #4, #5 (word document with descriptions), Aerial Drawing of the Campus (with legend), a Waterville Map, and a Maine Map.

Driving time to Waterville, Maine from:

• Ft. Kent, ME .....6.0 hours
• Presque Isle, ME..4.5 hours
• Houlton, ME.......3.5 hours
• Portland, ME......1.5 hours
• Portsmouth, NH....2.0 hours
• Boston, MA........3.0 hours
• Lebonon, NH.......4.0 hours
• Worcester, MA....4.0 hours
• Providence, RI....4.0 hours
• Hartford, CT......4.5 hours
• Burlington, VT....6.5 hours
• Albany, NY........7.5 hours

Traveling to Thomas College by Bus Greyhound offers regular passenger service to Waterville. For information about Greyhound schedules and fares, go to www.greyhound.com. We recommend taking a taxi or renting a car from the bus terminal to our campus.

Traveling to Thomas College by Train Amtrak has frequent passenger service to Portland, Maine. For information about Amtrak schedules and fares, go to www.amtrak.com for information to Boston, MA and go to www.thedowneaster.com for information from Boston, MA to Portland, ME. All Amtrak trains arriving from South or West of Boston, arrive at Boston's South Station.  The Amtrak train from Boston to Portland leaves from Boston's North Station.  We recommend taking a bus from Boston (or Portland) to Waterville, Maine.

Traveling to Thomas College by Plane The two major airports in Maine are Bangor International (BGR) and Portland International (PWM). For information about Bangor International schedules and fares, go to www.flybangor.com. For information about Bangor International schedules and fares, go to www.portlandjetport.org. We recommend taking a bus from either location to Waterville, Maine.

Accommodations Several hotels and motels are available in Waterville. We recommend:

Holiday Inn Waterville, ME
375 Main St.
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-873-0111 Ask for the Thomas College "corporate rate"
Worldwide Reservations: 800-465-4329

Best Western Waterville Inn
356 Main Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-873-3335

Econo Lodge Waterville
455 Kennedy Memorial Dr.
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-872-5577

Budget Host Airport Inn
400 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
207-873-3366 or 800-876-2463

Hampton Inn Waterville / Augusta
425 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
207-873-0400

For additional accommodation information see www.all-hotels.com/usa/maine/waterville_e1.htm.

Related Information

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While you are in the area, you may be interested in some of our suggested day trips.