Glacier Park Express Summer Bus Route Schedule

Whitefish – Glacier National Park $10 / $5 CHILD*
Whitefish – Whitefish Mountain Resort FREE
WHITEFISH - WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Village & Resort Lodging
GLACIER PARK EXPRESS
Base Lodge
SUMMER BUS ROUTE • SCHEDULE •MAP
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Stop Location*
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Park & Ride
Area Information
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Train Depot
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*Stop locations may
vary slightly depending
on which direction
the bus is headed.
Stops are located at the
bus stop signs.
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Ticket Outlet
The Big Mountain Commercial Association (BMCA),
a local non-profit organization funded by member businesses.
Support businesses that support the S.N.O.W.
(Shuttle Network of Whitefish) bus. Look for the
S.N.O.W. bus decal in area business windows.
SHUTTLE NETWORK OF WHITEFISH
EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE S.N.O.W. BUS
S.N.O.W. Bus Summer Brewfest
August 22, 2015
Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish Lake
Wisconsin Ave.
Train Depot
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Montana
Coffee Traders
Spokane Ave.
Central Ave.
Baker Ave.
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Whitefish
Community
Library
Whitefish
Chamber of
Commerce
Mountain Mall
Sportsman &
Ski Haus
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Aerial Adventure Park. Here you can also take
Lift Rides to the summit, ride the Alpine Slide, Zip Line or Walk in the Treetops!
(© Whitefish Mountain Resort)
Cover Photo: View of Scenic Swiftcurrent Lake at Glacier National Park
(© Adventure_Photo / iStockPhoto)
DAILY: JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
No pets, smoking, or open container alcohol on the bus.
For special needs, call 48 hours in advance:
406-863-1200
GLACIER PARK EXPRESS
SUMMER BUS ROUTE • SCHEDULE •MAP
SUMMER BUS STOPS
Bus stops are located along the street at the bus stop signs (except for the
Mountain Mall stop which is located in the parking lot).
The bus stops only at designated stops.
WHITEFISH - GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Mountain Mall, Whitefish
DAILY: JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
WHITEFISH - WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
FREE - NO TICKET REQUIRED
UP WHITEFISH > WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT (NORTH)
Mountain Mall
Whitefish Library
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Base Lodge
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Village
8:15a
8:20a
8:45a
8:55a
11:25a
11:30a
11:55a
12:05p
2:35p
2:40p
3:05p
3:15p
5:45p
5:50p
6:15p
6:25p
DOWN WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT > WHITEFISH (SOUTH)
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Base Lodge
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Village
Whitefish Library
Mountain Mall
8:45a
8:55a
9:20a
9:25a
11:55a
12:05p
12:30p
12:35p
3:05p
3:15p
3:40p
3:45p
6:15p
6:25p
6:50p
6:55p
WHITEFISH - GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
$10 / $5 Children 12 & Under PRE-PURCHASED TICKET REQUIRED
EAST WHITEFISH > GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Base Lodge
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Village
Whitefish Library
Mountain Mall
Glacier N.P. (Apgar Visitor Center)
8:45a
8:55a
9:20a
9:25a
10:25a
11:55a
12:05p
12:30p
12:35p
1:35p
3:05p
3:15p
3:40p
3:45p
4:45p
6:15p
6:25p
6:50p
6:55p
7:55p
WEST GLACIER NATIONAL PARK > WHITEFISH
Glacier N.P. (Apgar Visitor Center)
Mountain Mall
Whitefish Library
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Base Lodge
Whitefish Mtn. Resort Village
PARK & RIDE LOCATION
10:25a
11:25a
11:30a
11:55a
12:05p
1:35p
2:35p
2:40p
3:05p
3:15p
4:45p
5:45p
5:50p
6:15p
6:25p
7:55p
8:55p
9:00p
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Bus Stop: Downtown Whitefish, SE corner of Spokane Ave. & Railway St.
All day parking area is located north of Whitefish Community Library.
Close to Whitefish Performing Arts Center at Middle School and
O’Shaughnessy Center (406-862-5371) and Central Avenue. Central Avenue
is a hot spot for award-wining restaurants, shopping, cafes, galleries, live
music, and legendary bars.
Bus Stop: Next to the Base Lodge outdoor stairway
Resort Information: 406-862-2900
Activities Hours:
Scenic Lift Rides 10am – 5:30pm
Alpine Slide 10am – 6pm
Zip Line Tours 8:30am – 5:30pm Reservations Recommended
Aerial Adventure Park 10am – 6pm
Spider Monkey Mountain 10am – 6pm
Lift-Served Mountain Biking 10am – 5:30pm
Walk In the Treetops Tours 10am, 1:30pm, 5pm (select dates) Reservations Recommended
Lift Plaza Ticket Center
10am – 6pm
Guest & Info Center
8am – 6pm Daily (Base Lodge, 2nd Floor)
9am – 5pm M-Th; 8am – 6pm Fri/Sat/Sun in Sept.
Bike rentals available at Snow Ghost Outfitters, 406-862-1996
Whitefish Mountain Resort Village
Bus Stop: Village Loop near Beirstube
Glacier National Park (Apgar Visitor Center)
Bus Stop: Apgar Visitor Center
The Apgar Visitor Center serves as the primary shuttle stop for the fare-free
Glacier National Park Shuttle System. The Glacier Park Express will load
and unload at the pedestrian pickup and drop-off area bordering the visitor
center parking lot. The park shuttle boards on the opposite side of the visitor
center plaza. The Apgar Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm
during the summer.
Glacier National Park Shuttle System
Glacier National Park operates a fare-free shuttle system for park visitors.
Shuttles arrive every ~30 minutes at the shuttle stops on the park’s west
side. Buses routinely fill to capacity so visitors are encouraged to plan
ahead. The estimated travel time from the Apgar Visitor Center to Avalanche
Creek is 45 minutes. The estimated travel time from Avalanche Creek to
Logan Pass is 50 minutes. After 9:00am, west side shuttle service to Logan
Pass will require a transfer at Avalanche Creek. All passengers are required
to unload at the Logan Pass Shuttle Stop. The last departure from Logan
Pass to the Apgar Visitor Center is 7:00pm and the last departure from
Avalanche Creek to the Apgar Visitor Center is 6:20pm. Visitors are
encouraged to not wait for the last shuttle. For more information, visit
http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/shuttles.htm.
West Glacier
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Whitefish Library
Whitefish Mountain Resort Base Lodge
Apgar Visitor
Center
Whitefish
Mountain Resort
Bus Stop: Parking lot next to McDonald’s
A designated summer S.N.O.W. bus/Glacier Express bus parking area.
Mountain Cinema movie theaters (406-862-3130), Super 1 grocery store
and shopping are in the mall.
SHUTTLE NETWORK OF WHITEFISH
Glacier National Park
Stop Location
Whitefish
Mountain Mall
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2
Coram
Martin City
Hungry Horse
Columbia Falls
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Bicycles
Kalispell with a bike rack to carry up to three bicycles.
Each bus is equipped
GLACIER PARK EXPRESS TICKET
PURCHASING INFORMATION
Ticket pre-purchase required. No ticket sales on the bus.
Tickets are non-refundable.
$10 per Adult round-trip
$5 per Child (12 and under) round-trip
eTickets can be purchased online at:
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Cash Ticket Sales Outlets
Montana Coffee Traders downtown Whitefish
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
Sportsman Ski Haus (Whitefish and Kalispell)
Whitefish Mountain Resort Base Lodge
Glacier Conservancy Bookstore in the Apgar Visitor Center
Glacier National Park Entrance Fees
The ticket price for the Glacier Park Express does not include the cost of the
entrance fee required by Glacier National Park. Park personnel will board the
bus at the West Entrance Station and collect payment by credit card only.
Entrance passes are $12 per person or $25 per vehicle equivalent (e.g., family).
Passes are valid for seven days, and annual passes are available. For additional
information on park entrance fees and passes, visit:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/fees.htm
MISS YOUR BUS? Call for local taxi service 406-892-3390