NOTE: Please read COVID-19 Tips for Carpooling and Vanpooling here.
Vanpools are comfortable and convenient, save you money, and reduce air pollution and traffic congestion by reducing the number of vehicles on the road.
Vanpools Serving Mainers
There are several vanpools in the state. Some are run by private vanpool companies and others are run by commuters just like you. Below are the vans that are registered with GO MAINE and the contact information. If you have any questions or want more information about starting a vanpool please contact the GO MAINE team at GOMAINE@MAINETURNPIKE.COM.
For more information about starting new van routes please contact our partner: Commute with Enterprise
At Enterprise you can contact
Efi at: 781-333-1665 cell
Efstathia.Laina-Maherakis@ehi.com
Here are the vans they run in Maine
Van # 10VP-014908
Departs 6:10am Falmouth
Arrives 7:20am VA Medical Center-Togus, Augusta
Departure Time Home: 4:00pm
Van # 10VP-014920
Departs 6:30am Lisbon Falls
Arrives 7:25am VA Medical Center-Togus, Augusta
Departure Time Home: 4:30pm
Van # 10VP-014941
Departs 5:30am Bangor
Arrives 7:00am Camp Keyes, 194 Winthrop St, Augusta
Departure Time Home: 4:30pm
2 Open Seats
Van # 10VP-014971
Departs 6:00am Pittsfield
Arrives 7:00am State Offices, Augusta
Departure Time Home: 4:30pm
Van # 10VP-014910
Departs 6:35am Portland
Arrives 7:45am Elkins Lane, Augusta
Departure Time Home: 4:20pm
Van # 10VP-014923
Departs 5:45am Ft. Fairfield
Arrives 6:30am 27 Arkansas Rd, Limestone
Departure Time Home: 3:00pm
Van #10VP-019291
Van Buren to Limestone
Arrives in Limestone at 6:30am
Deparure Time Home: 3:00pm
Contact (781) 238-2005 for more info
Van #10VP-019572
Bangor to Augusta
Depart Bangor 5:30am
Arrives in Augusta at 7:00am
Departure Time Home:4:30pm
Contact (781) 238-2005 for more info
Private:
(these vanpools are operated by private individuals, contact information may change without notice to GO MAINE)
Van P1
Travels Augusta to Portland
Morning:
Starts at 6:40 from 10 Whitten Rd in Augusta, arrives in Portland at 7:30
Afternoon:
Departs Portland at 4:30, arrives in Augusta at 5:50
Contact: Valerie Cordwell 776-4762
Van P2
Travels from Lyman with stops in Kennebunk to PNS
Morning:
Starts at 5:30 from Lyman, arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard at 6:20
Afternoon: Departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard at 3:50, arrives in Lyman at 4:25
Contact Steven Harris at swharris86@roadrunner.com
Van P5
Travels from Marginal Way in Portland to North Augusta with a stop in Yarmouth
Morning:
Starts at 6:50 from Marginal Way park and ride, arrives Augusta at 7:45
Afternoon:
Departs Augusta at 4:30, arrives in Portland at 5:45
Contact 239-7906 for more information
Van P6
Travels from Portland to Augusta
Morning:
Starts at 6:50, arrives in Augusta at 7:50
Afternoon:
Departs Augusta at 4:35, arrives in Portland at 5:35
Contact Mark: Mark.fisher@maine.gov
Van P7
Travels from Portland to Augusta
Morning:
Starts at 6:55, arrives in Augusta at 8:00
Afternoon:
Departs Augusta at 4:35, arrives in Portland at 5:40
Contact Tom Bradley: 807-5315 Thomas.1884@yahoo.com
**Remember if you sign up for a vanpool, sign up with GO MAINE to get rewards including the Emergency Ride Home Benefit.
Carpooling
Carpools are a viable alternative to a vanpool. Log in to your GO MAINE account to search for potential carpool partners. GO MAINE staff can assist with the carpool search process as needed, so please let us know. For help contact us at 1-800-280-RIDE or gomaine@maineturnpike.com.