Commuter Services

Commuter Services in Maine

From buses and shuttles to van and carpooling services, commuters have many options to help them reduce their reliance on personal vehicles. These alternatives are convenient and economical — and they help relieve stress on the environment, not to mention stress on drivers and wear-and-tear on vehicles.

Commuter Service Providers

Select a region from the tabs below to view commuter service options in that region

Aroostook County

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

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Downeast and Acadia

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Downeast Transportation

A private, non-profit agency that operates flex-route public bus service in Hancock County as well as commuter services in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island with once weekly service to Bangor and Ellsworth.

Website | 207-667-5796

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Frenchboro Ferry

The ferry "Captain Henry Lee" serves the island of Frenchboro from Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island.

Website | 207-244-3254

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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Swan's Island Ferry

The ferry "Captain Henry Lee" serves Swan's Island from Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island.

Website | 207-244-3254 | 207-526-4273

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Greater Portland and Casco Bay

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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Metro

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

Website | 207-774-0351

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Regional Transportation Program (RTP)

A private, non-profit corporation that provides public transportation services in Cumberland County. RTP provides door-to-door service utilizing agency buses and vans, volunteer drivers, and the family and friends reimbursement program for MaineCare eligible appointments, and also provided commuter service to BIW.

Website | 207-774-2666 | 1-800-244-0704

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Zoom Turnpike Express

Operating between Biddeford, Saco and Portland.

Website | 207-282-5408

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Kennebec and Moose River Valleys

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

Maine Lakes and Mountains

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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Western Maine Transportation Services 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. Commuter service from Lisbon to Lewiston ? Lisbon Connection.

Website | 1-800-393-9335 \ TDD: 1-800-851-3191

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Mid-Coast

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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Islesboro Ferry

The ferry "Margaret Chase Smith" serves Islesboro Island from the town of Lincolnville.

Website | 207-789-0214 | 207-734-6935

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Matinicus Island Ferry

The ferry "North Haven" serves Matinicus Island from Rockland. The crossing distance is 23 miles and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Website | 207-596-2202

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North Haven Ferry

The ferry ?Captain Neal Burgess? of the Maine State Ferry Service serves North Haven Island from the City of Rockland.

Website | 207-596-2202 | 207-867-4441

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Regional Transportation Program (RTP)

A private, non-profit corporation that provides public transportation services in Cumberland County. RTP provides door-to-door service utilizing agency buses and vans, volunteer drivers, and the family and friends reimbursement program for MaineCare eligible appointments, and also provided commuter service to BIW.

Website | 207-774-2666 | 1-800-244-0704

more info

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Vinalhaven Ferry

The ferrys "Captain Charles Philbrook" and "Governor Curtis" serve the Vinalhaven Island from the city of Rockland.

Website | 207-596-2202 | 207-863-0191

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The Maine Beaches

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC - York County WAVE)

A non-profit corporation providing public transportation service in York County. YCCAC operates Sanford Transit weekday bus service between Springvale and Sanford, and the WAVE daily van service. YCCAC also provides seasonal service along the coast with the Shoreline Explorer trolley and bus routes(www.shorelineexplorer.com)and year-round service with the Orange Line between Sanford and Wells.

Website | 207-324-5762 | 1-800-965-5762

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The Maine Highlands

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GO Maine Commuter Connections

This free commuter assistance program provides services to commuters who live, work, or travel throughout the State of Maine. Emergency Ride Home Guarantee.

Website | 1-800-280-RIDE (7433)

more info

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