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Buses: New Bus System July 1, 2004
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  • Updated By jburron on June 8, 2004
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  • A thing of the past...the Yellow Bus. - Seoul
    A thing of the past...the
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    by jburron
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    Starting July 1, 2004 the buses are color-coded based on their routes. The yellow bus tours downtown; it operates from 6:30 a.m. until midnight and costs 200 won (USD 0.17). The blue busses are cross-towners with routes that go from one part of Seoul to another (some of these routes are really long, as you may know/find out). Green buses are for the short-haul routes such as within a Gu (or district) and the like. Red buses will be bound for North Korea...just joking, they are for the express routes (places outside of Seoul city/in Gyunggi-Do). Believe it or not, the new buses operate using a global positioning system (GPS) so that commuters can use their cell phones to check the arrival time of each bus.! One thing here, though is the buses give change! All you need to do is put a bill in (maybe 5,000 won is the max) and a machine spits out the change. Good deal! Not that all of this matters to us foreigners...you still have to know the city well and it helps to be able to read Hangul as the busses roar by. Or we can call 1330 for 24-hour help or the website (in English!).

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  • Phone: 1330 for free all-language info
  • Website: http://bus.seoul.go.kr/eng/index.asp
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    Buses: Getting Around Part 2
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  • Updated By olddude on January 3, 2005
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    Seoul city bus
    by olddude
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    Seoul recently revamped it's city bus system and integrated it with the subway system. This means that if you use a smartcard such as T-money (soon this is all that will be accepted on the buses) you don't have to pay to transfer from one mode of transport to the other if done within the time limit (currently 30 minutes if I am not mistaken). The buses are also now color coded for different zones in the city. This makes it real easy to figure out how to get somewhere just by changing to the correct color bus (especially for non-Korean speakers) instead of the old system of route numbers. There are still bus numbers though, but they denote departure points and destination area. For a really good explaination of the new system, go to this URL: http://english.tour2korea.com/03Sightseeing/TravelSpot/travelspot_read.asp?oid=1846&konum=subm1_1&kosm=m3_6 The yellow buses are especially good to get to know as they go to all the major tourist areas in the city. So just hop on one and get off and on as you see fit when you get to something you want to see. Also, for you green-minded out there, Seoul is introducing articulated bused powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and will in the future make all it's city buses (CNG). The website below is a link for the Seoul Public Transportation System guide which is in English. It has an awesome interactive menu to help you get around Seoul using the bus as well as any other public transportation. http://english.seoul.go.kr/residents/transport/trans_05bus_01.html

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    Buses: Seoul's new bus sytem
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  • Updated By Vita500 on August 14, 2005
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  • Seoul Bus - blue main line - Seoul
    Seoul Bus - blue main line
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    On July 1, 2004, the Seoul Metropolitan Government introduced a newly adjusted public transportation system. The main purpose was to simplify the existing system and make it more customer friendly and comprehensive. For that reason, Seoul was divided into 8 districts, numbered from 0 to 7 and the buses received colour-codes to clearly identify its routing. Customers can now see what kind of bus is approaching (colour) as well as its departure point and destination (number). The new fares vary by distance and allow transfer to subways. In addition, they introduced a satellite communications sytem to enable passengers to check the current location as well as arrival time of their respective bus via mobile phone or PDA. Though it might be an improvement for most locales, the convenience for foreigners is rather limited due to the lack of English timetables and announcements. Unless you know the exact routing, destination or have a local guide, I do NOT recommend to take a bus for transportation.

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  • Phone: 1330 for free all-language info
  • Website: http://english.seoul.go.kr/residents/transport/trans_05bus_01.html

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    Buses: The Bus
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  • By kdoc13 on July 19, 2004
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  • Thank goodness for the new bus system. It is actually easier to figure out now. As of July 2004, most of the bus routes have been changed. The busses are color coded to let you know which ones go to different regions, which ones take you to transport hubs, and which ones go all over the place. This is good to know, because you can never take one bus to get where you are going. Also new is the transfer feature. If you have an old bus/subway card, or one of the new T-cards, you can scan it when you get off the bus and it will give you 30 minutes to transfer to a new bus/subway at a lower rate. Check out the web page for bus routes, and rate info.

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    Buses: Seoul Bus System
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  • By ClarkRB on July 31, 2004
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  • Clean and very speedy - Seoul
    Clean and very speedy
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    The bus system in Seoul is considered one of the best in the world. It's cheap, it runs many hours, and in a city where most people are afraid to drive, it serves a big convinience. The important things to keep in mind is when buying a ticket, say where you are headed correctly. A mispronounciation means you're going to end up in a city far away. Also, most buses are NOT marked with English. Learn some key characters of the Hangul language or at least write down in Hangul where you are headed, so that there is less confusion.

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    Buses: The Bus
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  • By kdoc13 on July 19, 2004
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  • The red bus, someone's changing regions. - Seoul
    The red bus, someone's
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    by kdoc13
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    Thank goodness for the new bus system. It is actually easier to figure out now. As of July 2004, most of the bus routes have been changed. The busses are color coded to let you know which ones go to different regions, which ones take you to transport hubs, and which ones go all over the place. This is good to know, because you can never take one bus to get where you are going. Also new is the transfer feature. If you have an old bus/subway card, or one of the new T-cards, you can scan it when you get off the bus and it will give you 30 minutes to transfer to a new bus/subway at a lower rate. Check out the web page for bus routes, and rate info.

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    Buses: Airport Limousine
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  • By ahoerner on May 27, 2005
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  • Inside the Airpot Limousine. - Seoul
    Inside the Airpot Limousine.
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    The best option to go to Seoul downtown from Incheon Intl Airport is the Airport Limousine, bus lines linking Incheon to various locations in Seoul downtown. Aircon buses depart Incheon Intl regularly to many final stops around the city. Tickets can be purchased by W7,000 (US$7,00) / person on the appropriate booths. Bus stops are just outside the arrival hall: just head to gate printed on your ticket and you will find the bus.

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    Buses: Airport Limousine
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  • Updated By Vita500 on July 18, 2007
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  • KAL Limousine airport bus - Seoul
    KAL Limousine airport bus
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    One of the most thought-after questions after arriving in a new country is "How to get to my hotel?". The answer for Korea: By Airport Limousine, i.e. bus. After your baggage claim, you will be directed to the Meeter / Greeter Hall. It's a half-moon shaped hall with 16 exit doors that will bring you to the numerous bus stops right in front of the terminal. Due to the huge number of bus lines serving all kinds of destinations in Seoul and surroundings, I recommend to check the below mentioned website for detailed information. Buses run from around 5.00am to approx. 10:30pm. Again, check the website for details. Here is a list of some of the major bus routes: No. 601 - serving Seoul Station and City Hall (via Gimpo Airport) - 7,500 KRW - take exit door no. 6 or 12 (bus stops at both exits) No. 602 - serving Hapjeong station, Ehwa University and Dongdaemun (via Gimpo Airport) - 8,000 KRW - take exit no. 5 or 12 No. 603 - serving Daerim station, Sillim station, ends at Seoul Nat'l University (via Gimpo Airport) - 7,500 KRW - take exit no. 6 or 13 No. 609 - the fastest way to reach Seoul (no stopover at Gimpo Airport) - serving Express Bus Terminal, Kangnam and Yangjae station - 8,000 KRW - take exit no. 5 or 11 KAL Limousine The KAL Limousine is a very luxurious bus that serves all major hotels in Seoul. Check out the destination boards at the bus stop for details. - Cost: 13,000 KRW - take exit no. 4 or 11 Alternatively: On March 23, 2007 the first 40km-segment of the new Airport Express (AREX) railway line, linking Incheon International Airport and Gimpo Airport in Seoul, started its operation. This is the first real alternative to the airport buses but will probably only be able to seriously compete with them once the second phase (linking Gimpo Airport to Seoul main station) opens in the year 2010.

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  • Phone: 1330 for free all-language info
  • Website: http://www.airport.or.kr/airport/traffic/bus/busList.iia?flag=E&fake=1156475008098

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    Buses: Use the Airport Limousine bus,...
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  • By asantetravel on September 8, 2002
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  • Use the Airport Limousine bus, the ride into Seoul was about 45 minutes and only cost 5,500 won (can pay using your passcard). The bus stops at major intersections all over Seoul. Your best bet is to stop at the info desk where you can get the passcard. Tell them where you want to stay and they'll give you the bus stop close to your accommodations. KAL Limousine is more expensive stops at major hotels.

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    Buses: Airport Limousine Bus to City Center
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  • Updated By jckim on December 1, 2004
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  • Buses - Seoul
    by jckim
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    From Airport to Seoul city center trasportation. run time. to city center 05:35~22:20 to airport 05:00~20:00 run interval 10~15min ticket price limousine bus 7000 won ( app 6$ ) luxury limousine bus 12000 won ( app 11$ ) and more cheap many local bus to Seoul.

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