Glacier National Park Red Jammer Buses

Step back in time to the 1930’s as you climb aboard an historic red jammer bus for a stylist tour of Glacier National Park.

The unique name comes from the old days when drivers could be heard "jammin" on the gears of the bright red buses as they drove around the park. The red jammer buses took tourists from one side of the park to the other via the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and into Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park.

The jammer buses were first used in the park in 1937 and had uninterrupted service until 1999 when they were called in to be remodeled. All thirty-two of Glacier's red jammer buses have been renovated to comply with the safety and environmental standards of the Park. Originally buses had canvas tops, and were made of oak and covered with a metal skin. The buses were put back into service in 2001 with refurbished interior and exterior structures, automatic transmissions, power steering, and dual propane/gasoline engines. However, the canvas tops and original charm remain.

The vintage buses stretch 25 feet long and hold 17 passengers. Drivers provide a narrative as you tour through the park, and are ready to answer all of your questions.

You can sign up for half-day and full-day tours to different places in the park, including Logan Pass and the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Tour prices range from $25 to $85.

Reservations are required and should be made at least a day before you plan to tour. Tours and transportation is offered between park lodges as well as East Glacier, West Glacier, St. Mary, and Waterton (in Canada).

For information and reservations contact:
Glacier Park Inc
P.O. Box 2025
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-2525