General Info

Downeast Transportation operates the Island Explorer bus lines, which serve Acadia National Park and the neighboring village centers in Maine. The Island Explorer features nearly 10 bus routes that link hotels, inns and campgrounds in the area. The company uses propane-powered vehicles and offers free transportation to residents and visitors to points of interest, such as hiking trails, carriage roads, beaches and shops. Downeast Transportation is headquartered in Ellsworth, Maine.