Island Explorer

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19 Firefly Ln
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

The Island Explorer is a fare-free bus service that connects visitors and residents of Mount Desert Island with key destinations in Acadia National Park and nearby villages. Utilizing clean, propane-powered vehicles, it provides seamless access to hiking trails, carriage roads, beaches, and local shops and restaurants.

Operated by Downeast Transportation Inc., the Island Explorer runs seasonal routes, with services designed to enhance the vacation experience for travelers and facilitate car-free exploration of the beautiful island. The service is well-regarded for its friendly drivers and the convenience it offers in navigating the region.

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Nicole F.
7/22/2022

Easy, cheap, and convenient way to your your way through bar harbor village and the national park of Acadia. We picked up our first bus at the Village Green and road it up to the visitor center...

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Chris L.
8/25/2023

So great! A free bus around the entire island. Hard to beat. So glad we chose to use this instead of paying for a private tour.

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Suzanne L.
8/31/2022

Absolutely awesome! Several buses, several routes. The only downside we had today was it was so foggy could not see anything. Definitely do this when you're in Bar Harbor!!

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Jared H.
12/11/2022

This is our first time using the explorer. Will definitely use it again next year. Clean and efficient. Easy to cruise around the island with and save on gas money. Don't dress about traffic when...

Julia D.
8/3/2022

Had a great experience with this transportation system. Easy and inexpensive way to travel around the area and the drivers were always friendly and helpful. However, I was relying on the bus to...

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