SUMMARY: The Island Explorer features thirteen bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops.
MORE INFORMATION: Region: Downeast and Acadia
Service Area: Acadia National Park Area, Bar Harbor, Mt Desert Island
Services/Features:Â Fixed Route
Bus Service/Shuttle Routes:Â
- Bar Harbor Road
- Eden Street
- Sand Beach
- Loop Road
- Jordan Pond
- Northeast Harbor
- Southwest Harbor
- Schoodic
- Trenton
- Blackwoods
- Tremont
- Highbrook
- Bicycle Express
Other Services:
- All Island Explorer buses are equipped with bicycle racks. Most carry six bicycles; several carry four. We cannot accommodate tag-alongs, tandem bikes, bikes with fat tires, or motorized bicycles of any kind. This means no E-bikes.
- Moderately-sized collapsible strollers are allowed on the buses. They must be folded up and carried to the back of the bus to be stowed.
Accessibility: All buses are ADA compliant and equipped with wheelchair lifts. There are, however, some power lifts and specialized mobility devices we may not be able to accommodate. Our aim is to carry everyone regardless of ability.
For up to date bus schedules and fares, as well as bus rules and regulations please visit the Island Explorer’s website.
