Getting Around
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Most visitors who come to Glacier National Park travel by car or RV. Size restrictions on vehicles may prevent visitors from driving the historic Going-to-the Sun Road. There are alternative and environmentally friendly travel and tour options for oversized vehicles and for visitors who come to the park without a vehicle. Each option serves a different function and purpose, so explore what best fits your needs while visiting. 
Glacier's shuttle David Restivo, NPS Glacier's Shuttle System Glacier National Park's shuttle system is a point-to-point transportation service only, and operates only on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Our shuttles are accessible with wheelchair lifts and lock downs. The shuttle is optional and is not mandatory. 
Glacier Park, Inc. Shuttle David Restivo, NPS Glacier Park, Inc. Shuttles 
The Morning Eagle David Restivo, NPS By Boat Boat tours with commentary are available to take visitors deep into the park at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Rising Sun, and Lake McDonald. Optional guided hikes and small boat rentals are also available. Please contact Glacier Park Boat Co. at (406) 257-2426 for more information. 
Horses in Many Glacier David Restivo, NPS Horseback Rides Looking to explore Glacier on horseback? Guided Horseback trips are available inside the park at Many Glacier and Lake McDonald. Please contact Swan Mountain Outfitters for more information at 1-877-888-5557. 
Sun Tours David Restivo, NPS The Blackfeet Perspective Learn about the Blackfeet Indian culture. Travel in comfortable 25-seat passenger buses equipped with large windows and air conditioning that are also accessible with ramps and lock downs. For information and reservations, please call Sun Tours at: 1-800-786-9220. 
Red Bus David Restivo, NPS Take a Ride on a Red Bus Glacier Park Inc. also offers tours throughout the park. Sit back and enjoy the park’s spectacular scenery in a historic Red Bus. On clear days, the canvas roofs are rolled back and transformed into convertible buses. For information, destinations, and reservations, please call Glacier Park Inc., at (406) 892-2525. |
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Did You Know?
If current trends continue, some scientists predict that by the year 2030, Glacier National Park will not contain any glaciers and many of the park's smaller glaciers will melt even sooner.