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 - Downeast &
Acadia - Greater
Portland... - Kennebec & Moose
River Valleys - Maine Lakes
& Mountains - Mid-Coast
Region - The
Maine Beaches - The Maine
Highlands
Aroostook County
Downeast and Acadia
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
Frenchboro Ferry
The ferry "Captain Henry Lee" serves the island of Frenchboro from Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island.
Website | 207-244-3254
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)
Greater Portland and Casco Bay
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)
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
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
Kennebec and Moose River Valleys
Maine Lakes and Mountains
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)
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
Mid-Coast
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)
Islesboro Ferry
The ferry "Margaret Chase Smith" serves Islesboro Island from the town of Lincolnville.
Website | 207-789-0214 | 207-734-6935
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
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
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
The Maine Beaches
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)
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