Island Explorer
Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island is a pretty magical place to experience on foot, on bike, and on kayak. Or even (in some parts) in a Gem.
One of the easiest way to get from place to place without driving yourself is the Island Explorer Bus system.
It links hotels and towns and campgrounds with Acadia National Park.
It’s fare-free, which is basically amazing.
The Island Explorer runs twelve routes through Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities. Most Island Explorer routes will run through October 14, 2024, but the Bicycle Express to Eagle Lake concludes on September 30, 2024. Information and schedules are available online at www.exploreacadia.com.
“Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants,” according to its website.
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ISLAND EXPLORER ROUTE FINDER - 2025
Maps and timetables on this site were updated on March 7, 2025.
For individual maps and timetables, click on the route names below.
Additional transportation options can be found here on the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s page!