Pigeon Island by Local Bus

[Katomerikaf]

I have seen the thread about Pigeon Island and would like to visit from Castries.

Is this possible by local bus??

[reedprincess]

It's a pain in the neck, and involves a fair bit of walking. 

 

You'll need to walk to the Cap Estate bus stand in Castries from your ship. It's behind the Craft market. You're looking at anywhere from 10-25 minutes, depending on which pier you're at, and walking speed. 

 

Wait for bus, then wait for bus to fill up. (they only leave when full) 

 

30 minute ride to drop off point for PI - longer if there's traffic, multiple stops and pick-ups (passengers will be getting off and on wherever they need to along the route, stops generally take a minute or two).

 

From the drop off point for PI, you're looking at around 20-30 minute walk to the actual Park  itself.. 

 

Same on return - but leave plenty,  and I mean plenty, of time, as you'll need to wait for a bus - that has space enough for all ot you  - where you were dropped off earlier -  and they're very infrequent on return from Cap...(it's not a busy area, so infrequent bus service)   Plus need to allow time for traffic, and for stops along the way 

There are cabs available at PI for return, $35 one way, again leave plenty of time for return as there's only one road between the two, and it can have heavy traffic.. 

 

25-30 minute ride on average, $35USD one way.  

 

Enjoy.