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Exploring Maine by Bus

Sixteen fixed-route transit systems provide regularly scheduled bus service in Maine. The state’s larger cities offer frequent service on a variety of routes, serving local commuters, shoppers, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and others.

Smaller systems in Augusta, Waterville, Paris, Belfast, Rockland, Bath, South Portland, Sanford, Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Ellsworth operate 5 days a week, helping area residents get around town without the use of a private car. In rural areas of western and eastern Maine, some routes receive regularly scheduled service once or twice a week.

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AROOSTOOK COUNTY

  Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS)
A non-profit organization serving all of Aroostook County and parts of Washington and Penobscot counties with scheduled bus routes.

(207) 764-1290

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DOWNEAST & ACADIA

Island Explorer Downeast Transportation
A private, non-profit agency that operates deviated fixed-route public bus service in Hancock County. Areas served by fixed-route bus include Ellsworth, all of Mount Desert Island, the Blue Hill peninsula including Brooklin, Sedgwick, Deer Isle and Stonington, the northern Hancock County town of Otis, the coastal towns of Hancock, Sullivan, Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor in eastern Hancock County, and the Town of Bucksport in western Hancock County.

(207) 667-5796 – Ellsworth

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Island Explorer Island Explorer
Operated by Downeast Transportation, Inc., is a seasonal fixed-route public bus service. The Island Explorer operates seven days per week between Trenton, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.

(207) 288-4573 – Bar Harbor (seasonal)

Service Area: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park




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  Pleasant Point Transportation
Operates a public bus service between the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation and downtown Calais on Monday thru Friday.

(207) 853-2600
   
  West's Coastal Connections
West's Transportation is a private for-profit corporation that provides fixed-route and demand response public transportation service to communities within Washington county and eastern portions of Hancock County. Intercity service is provided between Calais and Bangor (named Coastal Connection) with stops in Washington and Hancock Counties along the way.

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GREATER PORTLAND & CASCO BAY

METRO

METRO
Owned and operated by the Greater Portland Transit District, provides public fixed route transportation in Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth Crossing and the Maine Mall area of South Portland. METRO operates seven days a week.

(207) 774-0351

Service Area: Portland,Westbrook, Falmouth Crossing and the Maine Mall area of South Portland.

 

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ShuttleBus ShuttleBus
Inter-city service between Biddeford and Portland, via Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough and the Maine Mall (South Portland)

(207) 282-5408

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South Portland Bus Service

South Portland Bus Service
Owned and operated by the City of South Portland, provides public fixed-route transit service in South Portland, the Maine Mall area and downtown Portland. South Portland Bus Service operates Monday through Saturday.

(207) 767-5556

Service Area: South Portland, Maine Mall Area and Downtown Portland

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Zoom Turnpike Express Zoom Turnpike Express
Operating between Biddeford, Saco and Portland.

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KENNEBEC & MOOSE RIVER VALLEY

   
Coastal Transportation (CTI)

Kennebec Valley Transit. Serving Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Waterville and Fairfield.

A private, non-profit agency that provides public fixed-route bus service in Kennebec and Somerset Counties. KVCAP operates public fixed-route bus service, KV Transit Service, in the greater Waterville and Augusta areas.

Kennebec Valley Transit Service: (207) 622-4761
Skowhegan : (207) 474-8487 / 800-542-8227
Waterville: (207) 877-5677

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THE MAINE HIGHLANDS

Bangor Area Transit (BAT)

Bangor Area Transit (BAT Community Connector)
Owned and operated by the City of Bangor, is a public fixed-route bus service that serves Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, Hampden and the University of Maine. BAT Community Connector operates Monday through Saturday.

(207) 992-4670

Service Area: Greater Bangor Area - Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, Hampden, and the University of Maine



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MAINE LAKES & MOUNTAINS

  CityLink
Owned by the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee (LATC), provides public fixed-route bus service
in the Lewiston-Auburn area. LATC contracts with Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc., to
operate and maintain the fixed-route bus system, as well as, provide ADA complementary paratransit
service. Citylink operates Monday through Friday.

(207) 777-4563

Service Area: Lewiston and Auburn
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Lisbon Connection Lisbon Connection
Serving Lisbon, Lisbon Center and Lisbon Falls with daily round trips to Lewiston.

(207) 784-9335
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Mountain Explorer Mountain Explorer
A free shuttle service operating between Bethel Village and Sunday River Ski Resort, linking restaurants, inns and shopping areas in between.

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  Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. (WMTS)
A private, non-profit corporation that provides public transportation in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties. Fixed route bus service in Lewiston-Auburn, seasonal fixed route bus in the Bethel-Newry area – Mountain Explorer.

FIXED ROUTE SERVICES
Auburn, Southern Oxford and Southern Androscoggin Counties
(207) 784-9335

Franklin, Northern Oxford and Northern Androscoggin Counties
1-800-393-9335
(207) 364-2135

Service Area: Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties.
1-800-339-9687
1-800-851-3191 TTY

Auburn: (207) 784-9335
Mexico: (207) 364-2135



sugarloaf Explorer logo Sugarloaf Explorer

The Sugarloaf Explorer features eight bus routes linking residential neighborhoods, condominiums, inns, and hotels in Carrabassett Valley with the Sugarloaf Base Lodge, the Outdoor Center, and local shops and restaurants. 

Shuttles operate from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Scheduled service is available on weekends and holidays. On weekdays, shuttles operate on-call.

The Sugarloaf Explorer is operated by Western Maine Transportation Services.

Western Maine Transportation Services
76 Merrow Road
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 237-6853

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MID-COAST

Bath Shuttle Bus

Bath Shuttle Bus
Operated by the City of Bath, provides public fixed route bus service in the City of Bath. CityBus operates Monday through Friday.

(207) 443-8363

Service Area:
Bath

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Greyhound/Vermont Transit

Coastal Trans, Inc. (CTI)
Serving Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties as well as Brunswick and Harpswell

Brunswick: (207) 443-6207 / 800-444-6207
Rockland: (207) 596-6605 / 800-289-6605

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SOUTHERN MAINE COAST

   

Coast

 

COAST
Serving Dover and Somersworth, New Hampshire and Berwick, Maine.

603-743-5777
Dover, NH: 603-862-2328

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Intown Trolley

The Intown Trolley "stop" is located on Ocean Ave. in Kennebunkport (just around the corner from Dock Square).  The trolley operates from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.

Daily, hourly service runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm  in the Spring & Fall, and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm In July & August.  

For Charter Reservations  (207) 967-3686

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Ogunquit Trolley Company

The Ogunquit Trolley operates daily starting Memorial Day weekend and continues until Columbus Day. 

Service runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends in May.  From Memorial Day to the first day of Summer, the trolley service ends at 9:00 pm.  From the first day of Summer to Labor Day, trolleys operate from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

For Charter Reservations  (207) 646-1411

 

Sanford Transit - My Bus
The York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) provides a fixed route service in Sanford (My Bus) Monday-Friday. The service typically serves the area between Springvale Square and South Sanford on an hourly basis.

(207) 324-5762

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ShuttleBus
ShuttleBus and Zoom Turnpike Express
The Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee, known as the ShuttleBus, operates public fixed route transportation in York and Cumberland Counties.

Services include:
  • ShuttleBus Tri-town Service
  • Daily fixed route transit between Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach
  • The Old Orchard Beach Trolley Service
  • Daily seasonal service between participating campgrounds and restaurants in Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point.
Service Area: York County
Tri-Town Shuttle Service Area: Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Shuttlebus: (207) 282-5408
Outside calling area: 1-877-843-0666


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York Trolley

York Trolley Company

York Trolley Company offers Trolley Tours, Shuttle Services and Charters in York, Maine.   

Daily service runs 9:30 am to 10:15 pm every 30 minutes between Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach from last Saturday in June through Labor Day

For Charter Reservations  (207) 748-3030

More information: info@yorktrolley.com

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Shoreline Explorer

Visiting the coast of Maine is easier than ever this summer with the Shoreline Explorer Network. Use this service to get around, play and shop in Maine's favorite resort and beach communities - from York to the Downeaster Wells Transportation Center, to Sanford, to Kennebunkport - all without the hassles of driving, directions and parking!

More information: info@shorelineexplorer.com

Call 324-5762  X2928

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Zoom Turnpike Express Zoom Turnpike Express
Operating between Biddeford, Saco and Portland.

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