Red Bus Tours in Glacier National Park

Red Bus Tours – 100 years of service in Glacier National Park.

Roe Emery (1875-1953) was one of two principals behind the creation of Glacier’s iconic Red Buses. Emery and Walter White, a vice president of the Cleveland-based White Motor Company, which built the Red Buses, introduced transportation to the park in 1914.

Many in the current fleet of Red Buses have been in service since the mid-1930s. The Red Buses were the first authorized motor transportation utility in any National Park.

East Side Tours

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Big Sky Circle Tour

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Big Sky Circle Tour
Begins: June 16, 2018; Ends: September 23, 2018
Duration: 8 Hours

The most inclusive tour of Glacier National Park starts with a morning drive over Marias Pass, with wildlife viewing at Goat Lick. After an optional lunch at Lake McDonald Lodge, tour the grand cedar and hemlock forests that lie within the Lake McDonald Valley. Ascend to the high alpine region of the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Logan Pass and down into the St. Mary Valley. Stop at the Wild Goose Island overlook for another incredible photo opportunity. The tour finishes with grand vistas of grassland, prairie and mountains as you arrive back at Glacier Park Lodge.
Pickup Locations

Glacier Park Lodge, E. Glacier — Adults: $98; Children: $49
Departs: 9 a.m.
Returns: 5 p.m.

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Eastern Alpine Tour

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Begins: June 16, 2018; Ends: September 17, 2018
Duration: 2.5-4.5 Hours

Start the tour on the unique and rugged eastern side of Glacier. Along the way, visit the stunning St. Mary Lake area and historic Rising Sun Motor Inn. Then, travel up the Going-to-the-Sun Road to the Continental Divide and Logan Pass. Take in the infinite splendors and majestic scenery before returning to the flowering valleys and open prairies along the eastern slopes of Glacier National Park.
Pickup Locations

Many Glacier Hotel — Adults: $52; Children: $26
Departs: 8:30 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.*
Returns: 1 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.*

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn —Adults: $52; Children: $26
Departs: 8:35 a.m.; 2:05 p.m.*
Returns: 1 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.*

St. Mary Lodge — Adults: $42; Children: $21
Departs: 9:30 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.*
Returns: 12:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.*

Rising Sun Motor Inn — Adults: $36; Children: $18
Departs: 9:45 a.m.; 3:15 p.m.*
Returns: 12:15 p.m.; 5:45 p.m.*

*Evening departures available July 1 through September 3 only.

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East Side Many Glacier Crown of the Continent Tour

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Begins: June 16, 2018; Ends: September 17, 2018
Duration: 6-8 Hours

The journey starts on the rugged eastern slopes and follows the glacially carved valleys in the St. Mary region. Proceed into the heart of Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and to the top of the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Continue down the west side of the park for an optional lunch* at the historic Lake McDonald Lodge, before heading back.
Pickup Locations

Many Glacier Hotel — Adults: $96; Children: $48
Departs: 9 a.m.
Returns: 5 p.m.

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn — Adults: $96; Children: $48
Departs: 9:05 a.m.
Returns: 4:55 p.m.

St. Mary Lodge — Adults: $74; Children: $37
Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns: 4:30 p.m.

Rising Sun Motor Inn — Adults: $64; Children: $32
Departs: 10:15 a.m.
Returns: 4:15 p.m.

*Please note that lunch at Lake McDonald Lodge is not included in the price of the tour, but there will be time for a break and lunch may be purchased at the property.

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Old North Trail Tour

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Begins: June 9, 2018; Ends: June 15, 2018
Duration: 6-8 Hours

Your journey begins in the glacially clad Swiftcurrent Valley and continues on through St. Mary and over the Hudson Bay Divide on the 10,000 year-old Old North Trail. Traverse through pristine mountain and prairie vistas on your way to an optional lunch at the historic Glacier Park Lodge Great Northern Dining Room. After lunch*, experience Glacier’s “secret” Two Medicine Valley with a short optional stroll to Running Eagle Falls and a stop at the historic Two Medicine Camp Store. Return to Many Glacier Valley after a short stop at the picturesque Wild Goose Island overlook on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Pickup Locations

Many Glacier Hotel — Adults: $62; Children: $31
Departs: 9 a.m.
Returns: 5 p.m.

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn — Adults: $62; Children: $31
Departs: 9:05 a.m.
Returns: 4:55 p.m.

St. Mary Lodge — Adults: $44; Children: $22
Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns: 4 p.m.

*Please note that lunch at Glacier Park Lodge is not included in the price of the tour, but there will be time for a break and lunch may be purchased at the property.

West Side Tours

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Huckleberry Mountain Tour

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Begins: May 19, 2018; Ends: June 15, 2018
Duration: 3.5 Hours

Start your journey with amazing scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities on your tour up Camas Road to the little explored North Fork region of Glacier National Park. Enjoy an easy and optional walk on the Huckleberry Mountain Nature Trail before your return trip through the spectacular burn areas from the fires of 2003. The tour concludes as you delve into the great cedar and hemlock forests that lie within the Lake McDonald Valley on your way to Sacred Dancing Cascade.
Pickup Locations

Lake McDonald Lodge — Adults: $44; Children: $22
Departs: 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Returns: 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Apgar Visitor Center — Adults: $44; Children: $22
Departs: 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Returns: 1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m.

West Glacier KOA — Adults: $44; Children: $22
Departs: 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Returns: 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Please note: Optional walks available on the Trail of the Cedars or Huckleberry Nature Trail.

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West Side Crown of the Continent Tour

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Begins: June 16, 2018; Ends: September 23, 2018
Duration: 8-9.5 Hours

The journey starts in the cedar and hemlock forests of the Lake McDonald Valley. Travel up the Going-to-the-Sun Road along a glacially formed arête to the top of the Crown of the Continent at Logan Pass. Head down through the St. Mary Valley and out to the prairies of Big Sky Country. Continue into the magnificent Swiftcurrent Valley. Enjoy views of the valley during an optional lunch at Many Glacier Hotel or Swiftcurrent. Experience an encore vista on your return trip to the west side.
Pickup Locations

West Glacier KOA — Adults: $102; Children: $51
Departs: 8 a.m.
Returns: 5:30 p.m.

Apgar Visitor Center — Adults: $98; Children: $49
Departs: 8:30 a.m.
Returns: 5:15 p.m.

Lake McDonald Lodge — Adults: $96; Children: $48
Departs: 9 a.m.
Returns: 5 p.m.

*Please note that lunch at Many Glacier Hotel or Swiftcurrent Motor Inn is not included in the price of the tour, but there will be time for a break and lunch may be purchased at the property.

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Western Alpine Tour

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Begins: June 16, 2018; Ends: October 14, 2018
Duration: 3-4 Hours

Start the tour in the great cedar and hemlock forests that lie within the Lake McDonald Valley. Traverse the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road to the high alpine region of the park and stand on top of the Continental Divide. Discover incredible mountain ranges, glaciers, waterfalls, and wildflowers along the way as your Red Bus glides along the glacially carved Garden Wall. As of October 2, the Western Alpine tour will only run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and all pickups will be at Apgar Visitor Center.
Pickup Locations

Apgar Visitor Center — Adults: $62; Children: $31
Departs: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.*, 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.*
Returns: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.*, 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.*

Lake McDonald Lodge — Adults: $56; Children: $28
Departs: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.*, 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.*
Returns: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.*, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.*

*Please note: extra departures are only available July 1 through September 3.

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Mountain Majesty Tour

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Begins: July 1, 2018; Ends: September 9, 2018
Duration: 6-7.5 Hours

Start the tour in the Lake McDonald Valley, one of the few Montana rain forests. Then traverse along side the glacially carved valley while touring on the Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass. After a stop at the Continental Divide, head down into the cirques of the St. Mary Valley with an optional lunch or dinner* at Rising Sun’s Two Dog Flats Grill.
Pickup Locations

Apgar Visitor Center — Adults: $72; Children: $36
Departs: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.*
Returns: 4:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Lake McDonald Lodge — Adults: $64; Children: $32
Departs: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.*
Returns: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

*Afternoon departures July 1 through September 3 only.

**Please note that lunch or dinner at Two Dog Flats Grill at Rising Sun Motor Inn is not included in the price of the tour, but there will be time and meals may be purchased at the property.