Taxi or Buses on the Island

[azhou43090]

We are visiting Bermuda for the first time, and have the following question:

 

Taxi versus bus - The bus route seems to cover everywhere, but how long does it take to go from places to places by bus? Is taxi really expensive? How much would it be to go from the dock to horseshoe bay?

[smeyer418]

We are visiting Bermuda for the first time, and have the following question:

 

Taxi versus bus - The bus route seems to cover everywhere, but how long does it take to go from places to places by bus? Is taxi really expensive? How much would it be to go from the dock to horseshoe bay?

 

Taxi's are expensive but faster. So your choice is the bus which is slow or a cab which costs more but is faster. Its about $40.00 to Horseshoe from the Dockyards and slightly less from Hamilton. From St George it will be $100.00

[Keith1010]

Taxi vs. Bus is the same as you find in many US areas. Taxis are more convenient, take less time to get from point a to point b but cost more than buses.

 

We've done buses, taxis and mopeds in Bermuda. If we are not in a rush then the bus has worked out well as it does in other areas of the world. If we are in a rush then the taxi has worked out better.

 

Keith

[Writeratsea]

Taxi's are expensive but faster. So your choice is the bus which is slow or a cab which costs more but is faster. Its about $40.00 to Horseshoe from the Dockyards and slightly less from Hamilton. From St George it will be $100.00

 

That post gives you a good idea of how expensive the taxi's are. For $28, you can get a 3 day transportation pass which is also good for the ferries with unlimited use. We took the bus early one morning to Hamilton and then the ferry to the dockyard. At 3:30 we took the last ferry from the dockyard back to St George. Both ferry trips took about an hour and had great views of Bermuda from the water. It was a nice experience, with the views and the fresh air and the best part it was already paid for. Save the taxi money for when you go out at night and need to get back to the ship when the buses are not running. If you go to www.gov.bm, that is the official Bermuda government web site. Under tourism and transportation, there is details of the routes as well as maps.

Another idea is the guided taxi tour. On another thread, CCers recommended Lloyd Smart. he charges $36 hour and the people seemed very satisfied by his service. His email is lsmart@northrock.bm. Hopes this information helps.

[PhillyCruiser]

We have visited Bermuda three times before. We have always bought the three-day bus passes on board ship, so that we can use them as soon as we dock.

 

Our experience is this: we generally make use of the passes in the morning, on the way to a specific destination, for example, Horseshoe Bay. HOWEVER, the return trip can be problematic. At times, there are mobs of people waiting at the Horseshoe Bay bus stop. Or, we get to the bus stop just as the bus pulls away, and we know there will be a 1/2 hour wait for the next bus. Or, it is raining, or threatening to rain. At that point, we are more than happy to flag down a taxi and take that back to the ship.

 

So, we always purchase the bus passes, but end up using both busses and taxis.

 

Joan

[Lthouselady]

Writer, when you took the bus from St G's to Hamilton, was it hot and crowded? How long did it take? Any idea how much a taxi from St G's to Hamilton would be?

[smeyer418]

Writer, when you took the bus from St G's to Hamilton, was it hot and crowded? How long did it take? Any idea how much a taxi from St G's to Hamilton would be?

 

The buses are very cmfortable but they can get crowded---the Cab from Hamilton to St George was $60.00

[Lthouselady]

Thank you Smeyer!!!!!

[sideways2]

Hello,

 

The taxis are more expensive than buses but if you are traveling with a small group, could be cost effective. I have been buying the 3 day bus pass like a few of the other folks who have posted and admit I prefer traveling by bus. It has always been comfortable if not sometimes crowded but whatever wait there has been never seemed too long. If you do get a bus pass, don't overlook the ferry! I've traveled by ferry between Hamilton and the Dockyards and found it to be a very enjoyable boat ride and the sights are wonderful too.

 

Have a great trip!

[Bell Ringer]

If we go by bus to the street festival in St. Georges on Tues. night from Hamilton, how late will the busses run back to Hamilton? I am already planning next June's trip!

[sideways2]

Hello,

 

I just did a quick Google search for Bermuda's bus schedule and it looks like the bus from Hamilton to St. George's runs until 10:45 p.m. but I'd recommend checking the site more closely to see if those times fit your needs.

 

Have a great trip!

 

p.s. It's never to early to plan a cruise to Bermuda!

[Writeratsea]

Writer, when you took the bus from St G's to Hamilton, was it hot and crowded? How long did it take? Any idea how much a taxi from St G's to Hamilton would be?

As Smeyer said in his post the bus was comfortable. They are somewhat airconditioned and the seats are comfortable. They are also pink, fits right in with the rest of Bermuda. We never waited very long and even though crowded never had to stand. Saw plenty of people coming and going from the beaches through the bus. We also used the provided maps and schedules to get off the bus and transfer to another bus going in a different direction, whether to Hamilton or St George's. We went to a great beach called John Smith's bay by bus, it was no problem. The buses run from Hamiltion until 10:30 or so, if you miss you can then get a taxi.

And the ferries are included in the 3 day pass (or 1 day if you prefer). As it is your first trip to Bermuda, the buses get you everywhere that is important to see. Try to work a combination bus and ferry tour for a whole day and it will be the highlight of your trip. It was ours. Remember even though the taxi's seem faster, they are not. They roads are only wide enough for one car each side. So the taxi's have to wait for the people to board or unboad from the bus, until they can get to one of the few straightaways such as near the airport. I felt the time difference was minor. The best thing is that you can explore and take chances on going different places because you don't have to worry about the expense of the taxi. They would be too expensive to keep changing destinations as compared to the bus or ferry.This gives you more flexibility and options to plan your day. I hope that helps. If you have any other questions please ask. On a last note, please do not rent mopeds. You have to drive on the wrong side on the roads and the traffic is too congested with impatient drivers. Let the professional bus driver do the work, after all you are on vacation.