This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. St. Thomas has a dollar safari bus system heavily utilized by locals. This could be a dangerous choice. They go from West through town to the hospital back from the waterfront, up Raphune Hill and along Weymouth Rhymer Highway to Tutu onto the East End, through to Red Hook then to Turpentiine Run, at the end of which they either turn right to continue on the circular west/east route to Tutu and East or left back down to town and west. Beginning at the West End of the island, at the university of the Virgin Islands on St Thomas, the safari buses travel along the main waterfront highway past Crownbay Cruise Ship Dock, Subbase, Frenchtown and along the waterfront shopping district. St Thomas USVI Safari Bus Route Map. Derry, New Hampshire Helpful answer. Dont let it confuse you.). Was the OP planning on using the safaris to get around? The historic main town of Charlotte Amalie and neighboring Frenchtown can be explored on foot. Their Bus routes cover an area from the Sainte-Anne / Marguerite-Bourgeoys stop to the 100e Avenue / Bureau stop and from the 100e Avenue / Bureau stop to the Sainte-Anne / Perrault stop. There are also 23 night bus routes. Zen mode lol. As far as hitchhiking, very few residents hitchhike in St. Thomas. It runs through 1 km with 4 stops. Like the Metro, Montreal's bus network is operated by stm where you can find more information on routes and schedules along with maps. The dollar ride in St. Thomas has a set fare, $1 for short trips, like anywhere within downtown Charlotte Amalie, and $2 for longer cross-island trips. From Cruz Bay the bus leaves at 6am, 7am, and then 25 minutes past the hour until 7:25pm. A friend rented an apartment next to Jean Dragin Enterprises and it was on the route. There is a taxi stand at the Red hook Ferry Dock, The Tortola Wharf, Havensite Entrance, Crown Bay Cruise Ship Dock, and the Airport. They are generally blue and white, have VITRAN in big letters, and a destination indicator with route number above the windshield. It's a little premature (by a couple of years) for someone who hasn't even started living here yet to opine such. There are car rental agencies located at St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport, just outside the airport, near the two cruise ship docks, and at some resorts. There is only a few main roads, so they're what everybody uses. Forum contains unread posts
Senior Citizens receive a discounted fare of $.55. Route numbers range from 10-299 for regular bus routes; night route numbers are in the 300 range; express routes are in the 400 range and shuttle bus routes are in the 700 range. Not Replied
After seeing some threads on this forum and some Facebook posts of people having trouble finding what they wanted in an island car recently, I thought it would be a good idea to be privy of taking the safari when I first get there. Restaurant & Theater Tour Card by the Key West Womans Club, The Best Key West Experiences You Wont Want to Miss, The Best Local Food in Hawaii You Should Try, Tiny Pyramid: Where Desserts Come First in Honolulu. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Private
There is no shade and lots of concrete and asphalt. If there is something major going on or stocking up I'll just rent a vehicle for the day I guess. Thru the light and driving down the hill, the taxis pass the Domino's gas station and the Food Center on the right winding for about a mile with marinas on the left. Are either Sapphire Beach or Coki Beach serviced by these trucks? Ask other people waiting at the bus stop for help. Open full screen to view more. The Veterans Drive Improvement Project, a major roadway initiative that is still ongoing, includes the new expanded promenade with promises of natural and cultural enhancements for pedestrians. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. From Salt Pond Bay the bus leaves at 5am, 6am, 7am, 8am and then 10 minutes after the hour until 8:10pm. Reply Quote Rental car choices in St. Thomas generally include compact, full size, SUV, jeep, minvan, and truck. So always ask if they going where you are going. This bus service is not dependable. Three things to be aware of, VITRAN does not cover the entire St. Thomas island, so check the routes to see if it can work for you. Its super easy to get a taxi on St. Thomas in any high traffic area ( e.g. The dollar ride generally follows a similar route to the previously mentioned VITRAN public bus route, similar but not the same, and they often pull into or near the VITRAN bus stops. If you're in Red Hook, and want to go to Yacht Haven Grande, most safaris coming from the East End continue on to town after a brief stop at Tutu Park Mall, so just stay on that safari (or ask just to make sure), and you'll eventually get to town/Havensight/UVI for your $2 fare. Recent Posts Unread Posts Tags, Forum Icons:
Updated information dedicated to Moving and Living in the Virgin Islands. There may also be charges for luggage. Sight unseen rentals and depending on employment, it looks like Frenchman's Bay or Red Hook would be best so far. HOw late do the safari buses run? that would be too obvious. We didnt think so. Thomas.). Hitchhiking in St. Thomas is at your own risk. The VITRAN Buses are handicap accessible, enclosed, air conditioned, operate on holidays and offer discounts to select groups. While it is an island, and relatively isn't as large as some other places, there is still a good amount of ground to cover. In lower traffic areas, as long as you have cell phone service, you can call any number of taxi companies and they will arrange to have one pick you up where you are. Sir George-Etienne Cartier National Historic Site, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel | Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, Scroll down for route map and details including connections and times. Due to COVID related restrictions however, service is currently available only between St. Thomas and Tortola (BVI). Thru the light anddriving down the hill, the taxis pass the Domino's gas station and the Food Center on the right winding for about a mile with marinas on the left. Get a real-time map view of 51 (51-E) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Replied
Don't you sometimes/lots of times have to switch at KMart/Tutu? Your complete route, all connections and total time are shown. Beachcomber et el, the reason you want to telll vs ask is because most will say yes to most questions. Getting around to do the most basic things by safari will prove challenging and time consuming.It'll make things a heck of a lot easier with a car. Travel Documents and Passport Requirements, Health Insurance, Business verus Non Profit. Documentation that passenger is ADA paratransit eligible in the state or jurisdiction in which they reside is required along with completing an application (which should be done before arrival to the island). Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Some people prefer this so they dont have to stand in line at the airport. If they had a web site it would be out of date or missing the useful information you are looking for. Walking on St. Thomas, as your main option for getting around, ranks low among the available options. Sign in. Waiting charges: $1.00 per minute. Join Alex Randall as he introduces you to his home, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tell prospective and current residents about your business. Photographs with attribution and embedded videos are copyrighted or licensed by their respective owners. Route 129 and the route 715 shuttle are good choices for doing some sightseeing. I saw a video of how they are improving VITRAN. That's why it's always best to ask before getting on one, like I said before. Please check the Moovit app to view bus fares of individual lines. Connect with travelers that are planning vacations right here, right now. If you go out the gate at Crown Bay and turn right, stay on that sidewalk all the way to town. St. Thomas is a popular base for island hopping by ferry. Bring water and a hat. We've never docked at Crown before, but will be on our upcoming trip. Licensed taxis are regulated by the VI Taxicab Commission. Taking a helicopter is an option for getting from St. Thomas to St. John, which does not have an airport, and for traveling to some of the neighboring small islands and cays. If you are feeling adventurous, it can be fun to hop on a bus, sit back, enjoy the sights and get yourself little lost. Fares run USD1 for trips to distant locations and USD75 cents for city trips. Map of Metro Transit Bus Routes serving the St. Paul Campus Metro Transit routes with stops on (or near) the Minneapolis Campus: Route 4 = stops one block west of campus on Hennepin Ave between S. 9th & S 12th Route 6 = stops one block west of campus on Hennepin Ave between S. 9th & S 12th Route 9 = stop at S 9th St on the North End of Campus There is usually only one shop that rents scooters and motorcycles on St. Thomas at any given time. There are numerous Taxi Associations. There are a total of 196 daytime bus routes serving the island that Montreal is situated on. Thanks for the description. Gypsy taxis are unlicensed and thus you risk being taken advantage of without any recourse. Taxi regulations include fixed rates per person, by destination. travel plans. And if the safari doesn't have a buzzer/horn for when you need to stop, you stomp your foot on the floor of the safari . Sign up to receive Virgin Islands articles, updates and offers. more. Jeep rentals are also popular and if you have to contend with any gravel to get to your rental home or if you fancy going to one of the few secret beaches with unpaved roads, then youll want to rent a jeep for sure. The Dollar Bus man would drive back and forth across the island shouting anywhere for a dollar. Travelers can fly to St. Croix, Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, and other Caribbean destinations from St. Thomas. If one cannot find the door bell, it is customary to pound your foot on the floor of the bus a few times so that they know to stop. First five minutes free. This eventually became the public's enterprising way of solving the unsolvable government problem of a dysfunctional public bus system. These include the private Westin ferry for resort guests traveling between St. Thomas and the Westin Resort, St. John. From catching a taxi, island hopping by ferry, to budget friendly public transportation, here are the best ways to get around St. Thomas. You may also find the roads and hills are very steep and going up is almost physically impossible, especially on a bicycle. Your first exposure to the Montreal bus system may start at the airport where the best public transit option for getting into the city is the 747 Express Bus. 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