Bus in Aruba

[Mickeefan]

Does the bus stop at all hotels along Palm Beach? We have a day pass arranged at Occidental Grand and are wondering about taking the bus over a taxi. If the bus doesn't stop at the Occidental, what is the closest stop? Thanks for any help.

[Hatteras51]

Just tell the bus driver where you are going. He will let you know when to get off. Even if he drops you off somewhere up the street in Palm Beach, it is a very short walk. There is a bus stop on the right of Occidental to use when you leave. It is very simple.

[sccoast]

Does the bus stop at all hotels along Palm Beach? We have a day pass arranged at Occidental Grand and are wondering about taking the bus over a taxi. If the bus doesn't stop at the Occidental, what is the closest stop? Thanks for any help.

 

just tell the driver, the bus station is right across the street from the port exit, we had to wait a good amount of time to even purchase the ticket but it stopped pretty much anywhere people wanted. if the line is long then grab a cab because it took us an hour between getting the ticket and getting up to palm beach.

[Arubalisa]

Just a thought, but since you are paying a fair amount of money for the day pass, you may want to just pay the fare for a taxi to the Occidental in order to maximize your time at the resort.

[FloatSomeMore]

How much is the day pass and is it worth it?

[Arubalisa]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2104583

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2062682

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2118309

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2119981

[carnivalman]

Does the bus stop at all hotels along Palm Beach? We have a day pass arranged at Occidental Grand and are wondering about taking the bus over a taxi. If the bus doesn't stop at the Occidental, what is the closest stop? Thanks for any help.

 

A cab from the cruise port is about $12 for up to 5 people. Bus is $2.30 per person. Take the cab. You can always take the bus back but you need to be waiting at a marked bus stop. Note: Aruba law does not allow taxis to carry more than 5 passengers. Cab drivers won't bend the rule since it can cost them their license.

[Arubalisa]

The Occidental is a high rise resort on Palm Beach from http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2100339

 

Taxi fare from the cruise terminal to the Occidental is $14.

 

[Ashland]

The Occidental is a high rise resort on Palm Beach from http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2100339

 

Taxi fare from the cruise terminal to the Occidental is $14.

 

 

I think I might have avoided a picture with the "Freewinds" in the background......Creepy = JMHO.

[joecleveland]

Just a thought, but since you are paying a fair amount of money for the day pass, you may want to just pay the fare for a taxi to the Occidental in order to maximize your time at the resort.

 

Arubalisa, are the prices we see quoted on the signs (Taxi to Palm Beach $14) in US dollars or Aruba dollars? Do they take US dollars? And does that conversion rate on the signs ($1.0 US = $1.8 Aruba ) mean the taxi ride to Palm beach is only ~$8 US and the chair and umbrella rental ~$25 US? Probably should also ask if the buses take US dollars and change for that $2.30 bus fare? (and is that in US dollars?)

Edited January 18, 2015 by joecleveland

[Arubalisa]

Prices posted are in US dollars.

I rarely quote anything on the forum in Florins. Just makes things too confusing. If you are in the tourist areas on the island all prices will be listed in US dollars. Some restaurants may list prices in both US dollars and Florins.

 

US dollars, cash are widely accepted just about everywhere. On occassion you may receive florin coins in your change.

 

Bus drivers appreciate exact change. Buses accept US dollars.

Vendors accept US dollars as well.