Best way to go to the top of Cadillac Mountain from the cruise ship! Hop off the ship and catch the shuttle and BEAT the CROWDS! 20.00 bucks round trip and don’t forget your park pass. If you are a senior you can get a lifetime pass at any national park, or buy a day pass online at Acadia park.gov. The shuttle is first come first served. Plus she is a fountain of information!

Wow did we stumble upon a gem. Disembarking a cruise ship we did not want to take any of their tours/excursions so opted for a walk/hike through town hoping to head up to the mountains. We encountered another couple looking for the same thing. Well, thankfully we saw the gorgeous new van driving by, so a phone call was made.... information exchanged.... and we got the layout of the land on how the service worked. And, flexibility is all about it . We were able to get up to Acadia National Park in the comforts of a gorgeous 2023 new van by the informative owner. $10 pp each way. We were hoping to hike down, however, the rains the previous days did not warrant a safe hike, so we me her in the designated spot and have a ride on down the mountain. What an amazing serivce and can not highly recommend her more.

What a special find in Bar Harbor! Skip the crowds of a tour bus or trolley and ride on “Bessie” up to the Summit of Cadillac Mountain! Easy to find, awesome tour guide, and simple process! Our tour guide was amazing—so sweet, kind, and knowledgeable! We left on the hour from the sprinter departure area (near the Sunoco gas station) and had an hour to spend at the summit before she returned for us. This was the perfect amount of time to see the spectacular views of Cadillac Mountain! Would 100% recommend this sprinter ride!

My mother and I have not been back to Maine or Acadia in six years. This year we made a trip back, especially to Cadillac Mountain, as it is the last family picture we took before my dad passed. We did not know they now require reservations to the mountain, and there were no openings during our visit. Desperate to return to the place where we last stood as a family, we started looking for alternatives and found Cadillac Mountain Summit Shuttle. She was a godsend. Very friendly, prompt, reasonably priced, and full of information of the mountain. Because of her we were able to achieve my mother's and I goal. Please consider her when you wish to visit Cadillac Mountain. Not only will you learn a great deal but it gives others a chance to enjoy the mountain as well.

My partner and I hiked Cadillac Mountain on a rainy day that turned into an even more rainy day by the time we reached the summit. As we got ready to start the hike down, we realized it would be too dark to make our way back on the trail. Luckily, the lovely lady in the gift shop gave us Ellen's card for the Cadillac Mountain Summit Shuttle. Ellen made a trip up the mountain just to pick us up and brought us safely back down through the dark and the dense fog. We were very lucky to have this service available, and Ellen was an absolute sweetheart.

Ellen with the Cadillac Mountain Summit Shuttle is nothing short of AMAZING! This shuttle service is not only useful and convenient for travelers looking to catch the sunrise or sunset, but the passion Ellen has for the park, city, and travelers is evident. I highly recommend anyone visiting the mountain no matter what time of day use Ellen and her services.

This shuttle service was perfect. Our goal was to get sunrise timed entry passes, but we kept striking out and this was an exceptional alternative. This is a privately owned shuttle owned and operated by a local who has lived here for 35+ years. She was incredibly professional and the passion she has for the area was so evident. The shuttle is brand new and very clean. Very well run service! I might be concerned in the peak months about the “first come, first served” seat situation, but it wasn’t a concern in mid June. No regrets! Would do it again or recommend to others in a heartbeat. 🌄

Definitely a "must do" if you go to Acadia. Make your drive reservations with the NPS early so that you don't miss out. Probably the best views in the park and you can see 360 degrees. Definitely go if you are going to Acadia or Bar Harbor.

Great service and a great host in Ellen. She met us in the visitor center lot at around 4am. We had our park entry pass and that’s all we needed as she drove us through the park gate in her plush Mercedes van. She gave us a quick history lesson as we drove up. When we got there to a full parking lot, I was glad we’d had her drive! Great experience - highly recommended!

I wish more people knew about this shuttle service. My family and I hiked up Cadillac Mountain but myself and my youngest were too exhausted to make the journey back down. She was so friendly and helpful and gave a bit of a history lesson as we drove back down the mountain. The van was clean and air conditioned!!!! We were dropped off at the Visitor's Center, but she even went out of her way to drop some young adults off at their cars rather than making them walk from a designated parking spot. Very accommodating and reasonable rates. I highly recommend!