Overview
Van Buren is a town of 2,000 people (2020) in the Aroostook region of Maine along the USA border with Canada.
1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Getting there
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- PQI Presque Isle International Airport, Presque Isle — 33 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 269 mi away (major hub). Directions
Van Buren is located along U.S. Highway 1.
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Understand
Van Buren is located on the west bank of the Saint John River opposite Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, which it is connected via the Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge. It is named after U.S. President Martin Van Buren.
Get in
Van Buren is located along U.S. Highway 1.
Border crossing
Go Van Buren–St. Leonard Border Crossing (Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge)
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