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Glacier National Park
Glacier's Shuttle System
picture of the Apgar Transit Center shuttle boarding area.
David Restivo, NPS
Apgar Transit Center
 

Shuttle service has ended for the year. Service will resume July, 2009.

2008 Shuttle Map (1.4Mb)


In July of 2007, park visitors were able to access many destinations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road while enjoying the spectacular scenery by riding on one of the park’s optional and environmentally-friendly shuttle buses. The shuttle system was established to offer a travel option for visitors to avoid traffic and parking problems associated with rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and to offer an alternative to driving for park users.

The transit system provides two-way service along Going-to-the-Sun Road between the Apgar Transit Center and St. Mary Visitor Center. Buses run every 15 or 30 minutes dependent on location and time of day between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from July 3, 2008 through and including September 1, 2008. Visitors are encouraged to use a wide range of information at the Apgar Transit Center and St. Mary Visitor Center to assist in understanding the full range of options to enjoy the park. There is no additional charge to ride the shuttle, no tickets are required, and transit stops are clearly marked along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Once visitors reach their destinations, reboarding other buses along the route is easy; just a brief wait at one of the shuttle stops. The stops feature interpretive and educational information regarding the history and features of the park, Podcasting opportunities, and family-fun activities to help pass the time while you wait.

Current bus schedules are posted at each shuttle stop, at informational kiosks available inside visitor centers and transit centers, and on our Web site located here.

 

 
Lake McDonald Valley Shuttle
David Restivo, NPS
Shuttle

How to use Glacier's Shuttle

Learn how to use Glacier National Park's shuttle system and discover what you can expect from this service.
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Lake McDonald Lodge
David Restivo, NPS
Lake McDonald Lodge

Shuttle Stops and Trip Planning Ideas

Explore the shuttle stop destinations online and discover the highlights of each location.
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Ranger answering a question
David Restivo, NPS
Shuttle FAQs

Shuttle FAQs

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Glacier's shuttle system.
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picture of the Apgar Transit Center
David Restivo, NPS
Apgar Transit Center

Transit Centers

Learn all about the Apgar Transit Center and the St. Mary Visitor Center, including the services that are available.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road
David Restivo, NPS
Going-to-the-Sun Road

Looking for Tours?

Glacier National Park's shuttle service is a point-to-point transportation service only. Interpretive motorized tours on the Going-to-the-Sun Road are available with park concessioners, Sun Tours and Glacier Park, Inc.
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U-shaped valley carved by a glacier  

Did You Know?
Glacier National park was named for the glaciers that carved, sculpted, and formed this landscape millions of years ago. Despite the recession of current glaciers, the park's name will not change when the glaciers are gone.

Last Updated: August 20, 2008 at 17:16 EST