Bermuda Transportation

Airport from the bus 2007

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Pink Bus

by Ekahau

Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which VTers would find of interest. Bus stops are identified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink on top indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue on top indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and after 5:30 pm when the Bermudians are not using it getting to and from Work.The fare can be paid in cash (the driver takes change only no bills) on the bus and you need the exact change. The adult fare for a 3 zone trip is $3, while that for a 14 zone trip is $4.50. A more flexible and economical way of paying for travel in Bermuda is to buy tokens, a book of 15 tickets or a transportation pass for the day for $12. They are also valid on ferries and can be purchased at various...

Driving in Bermuda

by Lady-Charisma

First of all, tourists are not allowed to rent vehicles. However, scooters (motorbikes) are available for rent. In saying this, I warn tourists who are used to driving in the right lane on two-way streets that people drive on the left side. Of course this is common in the UK, but for Americans it may be difficult to adjust to. Also, the roads are extremely narrow in several places so it is advisable to travel no faster than the speed limit. I do believe the speed limit is no higher than 50 kph. So please, please be careful when driving around.P.S. Tourists, consider this a warning. Watch out for car drivers who have "moped mentality." I may (or may not) be the first one to coin this term, but there are locals who have finally moved on from mopeds to cars that have been soooo used to zipping around with ease and overtaking vehicles. Oh, even on dangerous stretches and curves. They have a...

Excellent public transportation!

by Lady-Charisma

The bus system is very reliable and leaves the main terminal (at least in Hamilton - the town, not the parish) a quarter till and a quarter past the hour (e.g. 8:45 am or 9:15, etc.) on the regular. Oh, and we're all excited about the new bus terminal in the town of Hamilton! It was put into use just yesterday. Better shelter. Hooray! FYI, bus fare is currently (as of today, Feb 3, 2006) the equivalent of $4.50 USD. If you don't purchase bus tickets, bring exact change. Drivers don't carry around change. Anyhow, the US dollar and the Bermuda dollar is equal pound for pound, but slightly different during the exchange process. Consult banks for transaction advice (not me). By the way, not all the bus stops on the island have shelters. Therefore, if you plan on taking the bus, bring a portable UMBRELLA when the skies are lookin' kinda gray because sometimes you just get an unexpected...

Local transportation

by tuff

Rental cars are not available to tourist. You may rent a moped, make sure you wear the safety helmet as if you are from the United States, you will be driving on the wrong side of the road at all time. I found that public transportation is very efficient. Get the day pass which good for both ferries and buses. Pick up a bus or ferry schedule from the visitor?s center so you don?t miss the boat!

Pedal or Walk

by grandmaR

Early days Bermuda there was NO motor transportation (instead of the 2,506 motor vehicles per square mile on the roads now, one of the highest in traffic density anywhere). Either you walked, had a horse carriage, or between 1931 and 1948, you took the train. Most of the railbed of the train has been made into a hiking/biking trail. Here, no motor or electric vehicles of any kind are allowed (and this is ENFORCED) although you can walk or jog or take a rented pedal cycle and a camera for a journey back in time. It is neither level nor paved, is uneven in places, has steps, sometimes stops abruptly and only able walkers can more safely or nimbly negotiate streets or roads crossing or running from the trail, often without sidewalks.Get a map and guide from the Visitor's Service Bureau in either Hamilton or St. George.Warning: In the humidity, heat and risk of sunburn from May to October,...

Ferry or Bus

by grandmaR

All you ever wanted to know about transportation on Bermuda is on the website. You can use: Bicycles, Mopeds, Horse Drawn Carriages, Taxis, Buses/minibuses, Ferries. NO rental cars are available in Bermuda.On our initial visit we used buses as I thought a Moped was too dangerous for a pregnant woman and the Navy wouldn't let Bob get one either - they ALSO thought mopeds too dangerous. (To many sailors were coming back with road rash, broken bones or worse) The 2nd time I thought I'd like to rent a moped -even brought steel toed boots. But when Bob looked at the buses (all of which seemed to have windshield damage), he chickened out. Plus they are VERY expensive to rent, and gasoline to run them was $5.00 a gallon in 2003.The 3rd time, we stuck to the buses and ferries. The mini-van we took to Fort St. Catherine isn't included in the regular bus pass.The most frugal deal in Bermuda is...

The pink buses!

by Fezzie

So the busses are pink! You'll be happy to know that they're air conditioned, but its only a solice if they're on time. Just be forewarned that sometimes you might have to wait awhile. If you're going to be doing a lot of bussing, buy a pass...you can buy one with 10 trips or something like that. The busses don't take change, only tokens!!

NO CAR FOR U!

by rosetravel

You will have to rent a moped or bike to get around in Bermuda. They will not rent cars to tourists, it is such a small Island they cannot have tourists increasing traffic on roads that can barely accomodate their own population. You have to arrange to travel by Bus as part of a tour or prepare to wear that hemet and ride!

Bus/Ferry

by crusin_tha_world42

I would HIGHLY suggest getting this pass! this pass will allow you onto the bus or ferry to or from just about anywhere. Its so convienent for travelers. I got the 3 day pass because I took a cruise here and only needed a 3 day pass really. I think there's a 7 day one too. I know you can buy them on the island, but I'm not sure where bacause there was a stand when I got off of the ship in Kings Wharf. Sorry I can't really help you to find it, but deffinetly worth the 20 something dollars it is.Also make sure to bring at least a shirt to throw on any bathing suit bacause I know they tell you to put clothes on over your bathing suit before you come on the bus. I don't think that they would refuse to let you on, but just in case, It can't to hurt to just put it on before you get on.

Taking the bus....bring a pair of clean underwear!

by Sunandlotsafun

You cannot rent a car on the island, however you CAN rent scooters (but remember, they drive on the left here!). I would suggest possibly taking the bus however, it is NOT for the faint of heart, as the roads are very narrow and most times it seems as though you are headed directly at the oncoming traffic. A visitor got off the bus at our stop and made a comment something to the effect of "you are taking your life in your hands" by riding on the bus...hehehehe. I'm not sure of the prices....I will talk to my man who lives there...and update the page shortly. The ferries make up part of the public transportation system and are an enjoyable way to travel. Taxis....well....they are not terribly reliable so plan ahead if you are needing to get one to hit the airport on the way out...they are notorious for not even showing up!!!