Island Explorer

Island Explorer The Island Explorer is a free shuttle bus service, that transports passengers through Acadia National Park & on MDI.

The Island Explorer shuttle buses service Acadia National Park and the Mount Desert Island, including the villages of Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, NE Harbor, Seal Harbor and SW harbor. Visitors are treated to beautiful forests and seascapes, while riding the buses carefree of parking and traffic. Our clean propane buses, drop off and pick up passengers at hiking trails through out the park and the is

land. We also feature The Bicycle Express, rent a bike or bring your own, and we will transport you to and from the Eagle Lake Carriage Road. Shuttles have stops at Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Wildwood Stables and the Jordan Pond House.

05/31/2026

Yesterday, our incredible Island Explorer family honored our 2nd family member celebrating their 20 years of service this year at Downeast Transportation/ Island Explorer. Buddy Mills goes out of his way to make passengers on the Eden St bus feel special. Thank you, Buddy, for your dedication to making the passengers' experience fantastic.

Yesterday we honored the 1st of two 20-year anniversaries of service employees. Kim Barclay is known for bringing a song...
05/15/2026

Yesterday we honored the 1st of two 20-year anniversaries of service employees. Kim Barclay is known for bringing a song and dance to everything she does. Kim's celebration was "Dancing Queen" themed. Congratulations Kim on a job well done!

1st orientation in the books! Everyone was ridiculously happy to be back and super stoked for our 1st spring season! It ...
05/14/2026

1st orientation in the books! Everyone was ridiculously happy to be back and super stoked for our 1st spring season! It is so great to see all of you! Welcome home!

The sun rises on a day when we welcome 40 of our Island Explorer family members home. Our happy campers arrive for orien...
05/14/2026

The sun rises on a day when we welcome 40 of our Island Explorer family members home. Our happy campers arrive for orientation this morning! 🥰

Supervisor / Maintenance Orientation! Only 11 more days until the Spring Season!May 20, 2026. Find the schedule on our w...
05/09/2026

Supervisor / Maintenance Orientation! Only 11 more days until the Spring Season!
May 20, 2026.
Find the schedule on our website. exploreacadia.com

Thanks to all of our great partners who carried this project forward for generation and finally made it a reality!
05/08/2026

Thanks to all of our great partners who carried this project forward for generation and finally made it a reality!

It is with a tremendously heavy heart that we say a final goodbye to Bob Chaplin who passed away last evening. Bob was a...
04/09/2026

It is with a tremendously heavy heart that we say a final goodbye to Bob Chaplin who passed away last evening. Bob was a 15-year Island Explorer family member who loved his coworkers, helping visitors and his community. Bob exemplified the word Ambassador representing the best of Downeast Transportation/ Island Explorer, Bar Harbor and Maine while helping visitors to MDI. He was well loved and respected by ALL and will truly be missed.

Want to explore the island? Our buses will take you on some outrageously cool adventures. Where do you want to go? Limit...
04/01/2026

Want to explore the island? Our buses will take you on some outrageously cool adventures. Where do you want to go? Limited spring service begins May 20, 2026!

This transportation grant and matching funds will help Island Explorer drive into the future.
03/01/2026

This transportation grant and matching funds will help Island Explorer drive into the future.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management.

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19 Firefly Lane
Bar Harbor, ME
04609

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+12072884573

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