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You can't get everywhere by bus , but frequently scheduled services runs to many areas Monday thru Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with less frequent runs from 6:00 p.m. to midnight and Sundays & Holidays.
Have the correct change when you board the ARUBUS. A one-way ticket is $1.50 USD or 2 Florins and round-trip fare is $2.00 USD. Stops are marked by a yellow "BUSCHALTE" road sign . Regular routes are between San Nicholas on the south-west coast and the resorts along the beach on the north-west coast with stops in Oranjestad.
Hans and I took the bus to downtown Oranjestad and it was pretty simple. There was a bus stop right in front of the Holiday Inn and the trip took about 20 minutes and brings you right to the downtown bus station. On the way back just look for the bus that says "HOTELS". Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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You can see the schedule on the attached website, the main bus station in Oranjestad was very close to Iguana Joe's. Leave a Comment
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Chicago has direct connections to just about everywhere, but I could only find one direct flight a week on United so I had to book a layover. We went through Miami, one choice was a 50 minute layover which seemed too risky with the possibility of snow in Chicago and only one flight to Aruba from Miami. It turns out that flight from Chicago to Miami was late but they waited for the passengers anyway. Well, at least I got some good Cuban food in Miami...
There's only one airport in Aruba, Reina Beatrix, and it is small but the bags took a long time to get to us, it was late so we went outside and hailed a taxi.
On the way back to Chicago, they said it was mandatory that we were at the airport 3 hours in advance, not sure if this is true. The sign over the American airlines desk said it was mandatory to check in 60 minutes before your flight. It only took us about 20 minutes to check in and go through passport control and US customs.
I read that they were improving the dining options at the airport, right now there is a Sbarro before you go through customs that looked like it had decent slices of pizza, a Sbarro past customs that had crappy looking pizza for way too much money and a place that sold sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs that had been sitting for an indeterminable amount of time. Do your eating before you get to the airport if possible and also do your souvernir shopping as nothing is cheap at the airport. Leave a Comment
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We arrived rather late into the airport in Aruba so we didn't want to fuss with waiting for a shuttle or figure out where the bus stop was so we took a cab. We shared a ride with another couple so it seems it should have been split between the two parties but when we asked she said $22 to the Palm Beach area and I thought the fare would be around $20 so I suspect she gouged us a bit. On the way back to the airport, the driver quoted us $20.
I think it only took about 15-20 minutes even with a bit of traffic.
Always ask what the fare is before you get into the cab so you don't have a surprise at the end. The drivers readily accept US dollars so don't worry about getting Aruban currency. I read that you should tip 10-15%.
The DePalm airport shuttle is another alternative but it's only slightly less expensive if there are two of you traveling, $18.25 per person round trip. Plus you have to wait until everyone is on board and you may have a lot of other hotel stops so I didn't think it was worth saving a few dollars. Leave a Comment
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Although many people may opt for a car rental and taxis can get expensive after 6 days, the bus routes are a great alternative. They run all through the island and stop in downtown "O". Stop signs are located all over and are easy to spot not too mention the price per person was around $1.10 US. It got us to downtown and the grocery store just as fast as a taxi and much cheaper. I do love the taxis though and they were great tour guides when asked. Theme: Bus
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TAXI'S - are everywhere and the drivers very friendly. A cab ride from the airport to the hotel area costs $16 US. There are no meters. Fares are fixed and set by the government. Taxis are available for sightseeing also.
BUSES - are a great way to get around the hotel areas, some of the beaches, or DOWNTOWN. Bus stops are marked with a yellow sign BUSHALTE. The fare is $2 US roundtrip, or $1.30 one way. We took the buses late at night from downtown to the hotel area without any problems.
BY FOOT - The island is relatively flat and trade winds blow almost constantly, so walking and jogging are a great way to get around. We walked the entire length of both hotel areas and back (a few miles). We could also walk to the Dutch Windmill, Bubali Bird Sanctuary and Butterfly Farm.
JEEP or CAR - It's good to rent a vehicle for a day or two to see other parts of the island not reachable or convenient by bus. Driving is on the right side of the road. Outside of the hotel areas & Oranjestad you may not see street signs but you can't get lost for too long, the island's not that big. Be careful of vehicles crossing intersections. There are usually no stop signs but an occasional yield sign.
TOURS - Many, many tours are available including air-conditioned bus tours of the island, off-road jeep tours, sunset cruises, snorkeling, snuba & dive tours.
Was surprised to have seen an old Pan Am jet at the airport. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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I found that the best way to get around Aruba was via a scooter. Cheap and fun! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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The three best ways to get around are: Hire a car, take a taxi or take a minibus, and on the island that is it basicly. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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