Glacier Logan Pass Shuttle 2026: Tickets, Stops & Times

Create a Recreation.gov account before inventory opens, then save or screenshot the QR-coded ticket before entering the park.

• Tickets are sold through Recreation.gov, its mobile app, or official reservation phone lines.
• A portion releases 60 days in advance; most remaining inventory releases at 7 p.m. MDT for the next day.
• Internet is limited, so print, save, or screenshot the ticket before entering the park.
• Apgar and St. Mary visitor centers offer public Wi-Fi; Lake McDonald Lodge and Rising Sun boarding areas do not.

Two waves of tickets: 60-day advance for planners, next-day release for last-minute travelers.

• Tickets release 60 days ahead beginning May 2 at 8 a.m. MDT and again at 7 p.m. MDT the night before beginning June 30.
• Each $1 ticket is valid for one day and names a specific boarding location and departure time.
• Every rider age 2 or older needs a seat and ticket; an infant under 2 may ride as a lap child with a ticketed adult.
• Tickets are first-come, first-served and cannot be purchased in the park.

Apgar Visitor Center, Lake McDonald Lodge, St. Mary Visitor Center, and Rising Sun Picnic Area are the only 2026 boarding locations.

• West side boarding: Apgar Visitor Center or Lake McDonald Lodge.
• East side boarding: St. Mary Visitor Center or Rising Sun Picnic Area.
• Tickets are tied to the date, time, and boarding location selected on Recreation.gov.
• All morning shuttles drop riders at Logan Pass; return service runs back toward the boarding sides in the afternoon.

West-side shuttles provide express Logan Pass service from two boarding locations and service only The Loop and Logan Pass along the route.

• Board only at the Apgar Visitor Center or Lake McDonald Lodge time printed on your ticket.
• West-side service is express: the route services The Loop and Logan Pass only.
• The Loop is not a boarding location; it is a restricted ticketed stop used primarily by Highline Trail hikers.
• The last shuttle leaving Logan Pass for west-side boarding locations is 7:30 p.m.

East-side express service boards at St. Mary Visitor Center or Rising Sun Picnic Area and travels to Logan Pass.

• Board only at the St. Mary Visitor Center or Rising Sun Picnic Area time printed on your ticket.
• Requested intermediate stops are not allowed on the Logan Pass Shuttle.
• Estimated travel time from St. Mary to Logan Pass is about 60 minutes.
• The last shuttle leaving Logan Pass for east-side boarding locations is 8:00 p.m.

The Loop is a designated ticketed stop—not a starting boarding location—with restricted pickups for Highline Trail hikers.

• All riders using The Loop must have the wristband issued when their ticket was validated at the original boarding location.
• Westbound shuttles serve The Loop at designated times for riders returning toward Apgar.
• Afternoon eastbound pickups take riders from The Loop to Logan Pass, where they transfer toward the east side.
• The first afternoon eastbound pickup is noon and the last is 7:00 p.m.; times are approximate and can be delayed.

Return shuttles leave Logan Pass roughly every 60–90 minutes; the final departures are 7:30 p.m. west and 8:00 p.m. east.

• You do not reserve a separate return time; use your validated wristband and the posted return schedule.
• Return times are approximate and can shift because of weather, wildlife, or road conditions.
• The last Logan Pass departure is 7:30 p.m. toward Apgar/Lake McDonald and 8:00 p.m. toward St. Mary/Rising Sun.
• No other public transportation can return you to your parked vehicle if you miss the last shuttle.

Bring the ticket offline, carry water and layers for alpine weather, and secure bear spray inside a pack before boarding.

• Print, save, or screenshot the QR-coded ticket before entering the park; connectivity is limited.
• The Loop has restrooms but no drinking water, so carry enough water for your route and possible waits.
• Smoking, pets, and open alcohol containers are prohibited on the shuttle.
• Bear spray must be secured inside a pack; some shuttles have bike racks and riders load their own equipment.

Driving may work for a shorter Logan Pass stop, but parking is not guaranteed and is limited to three hours during the 2026 pilot.

• Private vehicles may reach Logan Pass if the road is open and the vehicle meets Going-to-the-Sun Road size limits.
• Logan Pass parking is not guaranteed and is limited to three hours from July 1 through September 7, 2026.
• Vehicle reservations are not required anywhere in Glacier in 2026, though temporary congestion restrictions can still occur.
• Authorized commercial tours are separate products with their own routes, schedules, prices, and availability.
• If you miss the final Logan Pass shuttle, there is no other public transportation back to your parked vehicle.