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    SHUTTLES

     

SHUTTLES

If you choose to be without a car, the Many Glacier Hiker’s Shuttle will help in your planning. This is not an interpretive tour or red bus. The shuttle will be first come, first served with extremely limited seating – no advance reservations can be made for the 2024 season. It is strongly recommended guests find other means of transportation, rather than rely on the shuttle.

Many Glacier Hiker’s Shuttle operated by Xanterra Travel Collection®
Available July 1-September 16, 2024

This hiker’s shuttle connects visitors to the National Park Service (NPS) free Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system. This is not an interpretive tour on red buses.

DEPARTS FROM
DESTINATION
PRICE
(each way)
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
St. Mary Visitor Center
Adult $14
Child $7
Many Glacier Hotel
8:35 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
3:35 p.m.
4:35 p.m.
St. Mary Visitor Center
Adult $14
Child $7
St. Mary Visitor Center
8:35 p.m.
9:35 a.m.
4:35 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
Many Glacier Hotel /
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
Adult $14
Child $7

Approximately 45-50 minute drive from Many Glacier/Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins to St. Mary Visitor Center.

Times may vary. Schedules are posted at Many Glacier Hotel and Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins. Please consult schedules for accurate times.

WEST SIDE Shuttle operated by Xanterra
Available May 10-September 23, 2024

This shuttle provides passenger and luggage transportation between the West Glacier Train Station and both Lake McDonald Lodge and Village Inn in Apgar. The shuttle times are dependent on the train schedule, lasts approximately 30 minutes and the shuttle does not stop at any campgrounds. Shuttle service must be booked in advance as there are a limited number of seats available.

DEPARTS FROM
DESTINATION
PRICE
(each way)
Lake McDonald Lodge
7:30 a.m.
West Glacier Train Station
Adult $14
Child $7
Village Inn
7:45 a.m.
9:00 p.m.*
West Glacier Train Station
Adult $6
Child $3
West Glacier Train Station
8:00 a.m.
Lake McDonald Lodge
Adult $14
Child $7
West Glacier Train Station
8:00 a.m.
9:30 p.m.*
Village Inn
Adult $6
Child $3

Please note that there will be no PM pickups/drop-off for Lake McDonald.

*Above are tentative departure times; our shuttles times will adjust according to the Amtrak schedule. Bear in mind, the Amtrak is most often delayed. Our shuttles will adjust and operate accordingly through midnight; however, if the Amtrak is arriving/departing after midnight, we will not operate shuttles past this time. Please be sure to make other arrangements.

Approximately 30-minute drive to the train station.

Shuttle must be booked in advance.

Times may vary depending on the Amtrak Empire Builder train status. Guests can call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL to check the schedule.