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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
DOWNEAST & ACADIA
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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
Service
Area: Hancock County
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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
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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.
(207) 546-2823
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GREATER PORTLAND & CASCO BAY
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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
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
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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KENNEBEC & MOOSE RIVER
VALLEY
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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
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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) 947-0536
Service Area: Greater Bangor Area
- Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, Hampden,
and the University of Maine
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MAINE LAKES & MOUNTAINS
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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
Serving Lisbon, Lisbon Center
and Lisbon Falls with daily round trips to Lewiston.
(207) 784-9335
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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 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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Park
& Ride. MDOT and the Maine Turnpike Authority maintain Park and Ride parking lots where travelers leave their vehicles, and where commuters can connect with car and vanpools.
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