How often does the bus run? Seldom do women hitchhike, the exception being seniors, and they generally are not hitchhiking in the true sense but rather they wait for a neighbor, or someone they know, to pick them up. I understand that safari bus make a 8 loop. Country Buses travel between town and Red Hook every hour. Bus fares can be paid by cash when boarding and you can ask for a transfer that is valid for transfering to another bus or the Metro for up to 90 minutes. That's why it's always best to ask before getting on one, like I said before. We've never docked at Crown before, but will be on our upcoming trip. Licensed taxis are regulated by the VI Taxicab Commission. St. Thomas is a popular base for island hopping by ferry. At any point along this route, the passengers need only flag their hand to the driver of a safari bus and the bus will stop long enough to get on and then will continue on this figure 8 route. If you have a map, you should be able to trace the route. We also recommend which bus to take to any attraction beyond a reasonable walking distance from the Metro. Water taxi service is available from St. Thomas to St. John, and St. Thomas to the various islands of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Like the VIWMA web site. You can easily get around St. Thomas in a sedan. The headquarter offices of the STM are located in: Montreal, Company Owner: Montreal Transportation Company. The VITRAN Buses are handicap accessible, enclosed, air conditioned, operate on holidays and offer discounts to select groups. Depending on how light you like to travel, this maybe be convenient and fun for you. The popularity of private and luxury cars in St. Thomas has increased in recent years as travellers seek to travel in comfort and style, have their needs met, and customize their experience. At any point along this route, the passengers need only flag their hand to the driver of a safari bus and the bus will stop long enough to get onand then will continue on this figure 8 route. If you purchase a 1 or 3 day smart pass, which we highly recommend, you can use it on all stm buses and on the metro without limit. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The current 19th Edition, will help you explore your dream of island living. This eventually became the public's enterprising way of solving the unsolvable government problem of a dysfunctional public bus system. The Dollar Bus man would drive back and forth across the island shouting anywhere for a dollar. These are Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Here is a map showing the St. Thomas Safari Bus Route ***If arriving by plane, look for the Cruzan free rum samples before baggage claim*** Where To Stay Airbnb Castle You will find many options for accommodations on St. Thomas. VITRAN RouteMatch will be available on iPhone, iPad, Android smart phone, or Android tablet for free. He was so sought after and crowded that more safari buses continued to follow in his tracks. On the way back, you'll have to walk another 1/2 mile. Public bus routes on St. John travel through main commercial areas and some residential areas. Powered by Invision Community. Also, the Charlotte Amalie harbor seawall has recently been expanded. ", "This first sentence is incorrect. It is however possible to explore parts of the south side of St. Thomas by bicycle, primarily along the harbor front and around downtown Charlotte Amalie. 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. By STM is a public transportation provider in Montreal which operates Bus routes since 2002. I have taken a few that tell me even before I get on that they are "town only" or "country only." The following areas of Charlotte Amalie are thebest for exploring on foot(we still urge you to use caution and be a defensive pedestrian): Walking the waterfront from Crown Bay (near the airport) to Frenchtown, downtown Charlotte Amalie, Yacht Haven Grand, and Havensight. --looking forward to the . The buses will continue through Red Hook passing Eudora Kean High School on the right andbearing to the right after passing the Dominican Fruit Stands and then traveling upRoute 32passing the National Guard Armory on the right. I'm playing around with googlemaps trying to find my bearings here, and it would help a lot to see their routes. Keep in mind, however, that if you want to stay in a remote neighborhood or in a villa on a very difficult road, be prepared to wait, you couldhave a hard time getting a taxi to go there, in which case you will definitely need to rent a vehicle during your stay. Assuming of course that they even have a prescribed route. It's in all how you say it. The safaris don't go past Havensight dock, Crown Bay dock, Magens, Secret Harbor, Bolongo, Frenchman's Reef, or Mountain Top. Renting a car is one of the top choices for getting around St. Thomas. Trust me on this. You never know from hour to hour, day to day if VITRAN is running. This is a tricky journey but looking forward to it. VITRAN routes travel through main commercial areas which include some resorts and attractions, though a short walk from the bus stop may be required. Costs and prices of different ticket types may change, based on several factors. 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. Public ferry service in St. Thomas is timely and reliable. That is the normal route, but not all adhere to the route on every run. Sticky 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. Taxi regulations include fixed rates per person, by destination. There is a taxi stand at the Red hook Ferry Dock, The Tortola Wharf, Havensite Entrance, Crown Bay Cruise Ship Dock, and the Airport. 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. At the next intersection with a four way stop light, the safari buses turns right andreturns to the K-mart at the Tutu Park Mall. Sorry, I didn't word my directions on how to engage the driver correctly on how to get where you want to go on island. To be clear however it is a pseudo public transportation system, it is run by taxis, but it is not a regular taxi, and it runs a public transportation service, but its not the government public transit system. The infrastructure in St. Thomas has not, in recent decades, been designed around pedestrians. St. Thomas has a dollar safari bus system heavily utilized by locals. Sticky However, in order to get to Yacht Haven from Red Hook you would have to be on a safari planning on turning left onto Rte 30. I won't ride with some of them, so wait for next one(s). 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). Forum contains no unread posts This map was created by a user. Guide to sightseeing and getting around in Montreal by bus during your vacation. East End Taxi Service (340) 775-6974, Kelly's Taxi at The Ritz Carlton Hotel (340) 774-0428, Independent Taxi Association (340) 774-0394, Allie's Taxi Stand Veteran's Drive (340) 777-8007. I found a map of the safari bus route, however, it is very hard to read. Rental car choices in St. Thomas generally include compact, full size, SUV, jeep, minvan, and truck. Its super easy to get a taxi on St. Thomas in any high traffic area ( e.g. Remember, the route follows a figure 8 pattern. The bus fare is $1, and there are discounted fares for seniors and students with ID. Private Those I was moire familiar with stayed in various places along the Smith Bay Road so they could easily get into their jobs in Red Hook for the night and taxi back after their shifts but that fun routine wore off very quickly. Our public transportation is too unreliable and confusing to be posted online. Thank you for your feedback! The Virgin Islands public transit system in St. John is called VITRAN. TAXI SERVICES . Then, the buses make a loop first driving North through Tutu and then turning east going over the top of Cassi Hill, down through Smith Bay passing the turn off for Coki Beach and Coral World, past the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort, Point Pleasant Resort, Sapphire Beach Resort and finally stopping briefly to pick up more passengers at the Ferry Terminal in Red Hook at the very eastern end of St Thomas opposite the Marina Market Grocery Store. Remember, the route follows a figure 8 pattern. The bus fare is $1, and there are discounted fares for seniors and students with ID. Beachcomber, it's best to tell where you want to go instead of asking where they go. To get from any of these areas to the beach or to a North side restaurant, you will need to use a combination of taxis and the dollar safari bus. 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. I saw a video of how they are improving VITRAN. Thomas Rd. But TripAdvisor has the bus and safari routes mixed up. Didn't read further. The "dollar rides" do not have signs identifying them as such; however they generally run the same route as the public bus and pull in or close to bus stops. At the top of that hill is the east end of the island's only stop light at an intersection, dangerous because it peaks at a blind spot coming from both directions. Public ferry service in St. Thomas is timely and reliable. (And fork over a wad of cash to do it, no less! Ideally, we would love something close to the route but open to other options (depending on how the car search goes). Do you have a map? You may start off on a sidewalk and find yourself walking in a gut (a dry river bed). They are generally blue and white, have VITRAN in big letters, and a destination indicator with route number above the windshield. . Route No. If youre coming from East of Tutu to somewhere West of Tutu, add another $1. According to Moovit Insights, the most popular lines for STM are 97, 192, 41, 66, 747. St. Thomas Tourism St. Thomas Hotels Bed and Breakfast St. Thomas St. Thomas Holiday Rentals St. Thomas . Most residents that are without vehicles use public transportation. Coming back, if I am not available to give her a ride, she waits for one either by bus stop in front of hospital 4225. St. Thomas is a popular base for island hopping by ferry. I vaguely recall that the also went to some of the beaches, but can't remember which ones. Rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s). Public buses in St. Thomas are a good option for travelers on a budget, those that support the environmental benefits of public transit, and those that like the opportunity to chat with residents while on vacation. 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. For visitors, using the dollar bus can be tricky. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. 35th Ave. 39. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. From Cruz Bay the bus leaves at 6am, 7am, and then 25 minutes past the hour until 7:25pm. Senior Citizens receive a discounted fare of $.55. Zen mode lol. Please be sure to call ahead of time to confirm that the company is open, and also on the availability of your selection. You will find you will need to buy a car at some point so try to budget for that. This bus service is not dependable. But who knows?! It covers over 34 km and has 116 stops. 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 may also be charges for luggage. St. Thomas is full of taxis, both official and non. Join Alex Randall as he introduces you to his home, the U.S. Virgin Islands. LauraS Not as helpful. Forum subscribers here and on other sites constantly remind those unfamiliar with the territory that relying upon it either for vacation travel or as transportation when living here is not a good option. Safari buses -- exact route - St. Thomas Forum - Tripadvisor Caribbean U.S. Virgin Islands St. Thomas St. Thomas Travel Forum Safari buses -- exact route Watch this Topic Browse forums All U.S. Virgin Islands forums St. Thomas forum KavClay St Thomas Level Contributor 53 posts Safari buses -- exact route 14 years ago Save Kennel Charges: Large Kennel - $30, Small Kennel - $20. Indeed,on busy cruise ship days, its nearlyimpossible to avoid repeated solicitation for a taxi to go, back to ship. Safaris are trucks, the truck bed is retrofitted with a covering and there are bench seats for passengers. A solid reference book, it was first published in 1975. The options for apartments directly on the route are very limited. Does anyone have a route map? If there are no other passengers around to ask, then ask the driver if they are a dollar ride, before boarding. VITRAN is continually being "improved" but this means nothing. The fare is $1 a person. Moovit, an Intel company, is the worlds leading Mobility as a Service (Maas) solutions company and maker of the #1 urban mobility app. Sightseeing Tours: One passenger $70; two or more passengers $35 per person. We used it in January to go from Crown Point through downtown to Coki Beach then back again. There are a total of 196 daytime bus routes serving the island that Montreal is situated on. Recent Posts Unread Posts Tags, Forum Icons: There are a total of 196 daytime bus routes serving the island that Montreal is situated on. Many who decided to stay on rather longer than originally anticipated either bought island cars or hooked up with roommates with cars. A trip to St. Thomas is exactly the Caribbean vacation you dream of. Since they are less expensive to rent, many people choose this option. In Laval the bus network is run by Socit de transport de Laval known simply as STL and in Longueil the buses are operated by Rseau de transport de Longueuil known as the RTL. Use common sense. Sign up to receive Virgin Islands articles, updates and offers. Tell prospective and current residents about your business. The safari doesn't generally go by the high school, and fare can be $2. This Bus line begins from Station Bonaventure (De La Gauchetire / Mansfield(Montral) and finishes at Du Square-Victoria / Saint-Antoine(Montral). 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. If youre going from anywhere West of Tutu (Charlotte Amalie, Havensight) to Tutu, it costs a dollar. Some only stay in town, others only stay in country. Water taxis in St. Thomas are a popular choice for those seeking personal service, when the ferry schedules do not work with a travelers schedule, and when the destination is not accessible by ferry. University Dr. 32. If the area doesnt look tourist-friendly, it probably isnt and youd be better off getting back to the main thoroughfares. Fares in official taxis (with the word "taxi" on their license plates)are regulated, so if in doubt about your quoted cost, you can ask the driver to see the fare schedule. Photographs with attribution and embedded videos are copyrighted or licensed by their respective owners. Thirdly, a VITRAN Plus service is available for passengers with disabilities. Back before the economy tanked, droves of youngsters regularly poured into STT every winter for seasonal work before embarking on their career path. Of course, when it comes to sightseeing, the Metro is completely underground so, while it is ideal for getting you to your destination quickly, you may still want to hop on a transit bus to explore some of the city's sights or at least get a bit of an overview. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. From UVI to Price Mart, according to the Taxi Commission memo, you're supposed to pay $1, but most charge $2 after they go up Raphune Hill. Maybe somebody else can be of help where the downtown routes are concerned. The most obvious mode of transportation for visitors to the island is rental car. Thank you for the tips! There are numerous Taxi Associations. Topics include Dining Scene, U.S. Virgin Islands: For Foreign Visitors & more! It's a little premature (by a couple of years) for someone who hasn't even started living here yet to opine such. Within the US Virgin Islands, you can take a ferry between St. Thomas and St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix, and St. Thomas and Water Island. . Any passenger originating from the ferry dock, Red hook, the marinas or Virgin Islands Ecotours, and wanting to return to Wyndham Sugar Bay, Point Pleasant or Sapphire Beach on the North East Road must disembark at the K-Mart and pay the taxi the $1 and then wait for another safari bus that is returning east to "the country" (towards Red Hook). I don't drive so take safari at least several times a week. Thanks for the description. You just have to tap it on the fare reader when boarding the bus. In other words, you can take a safari from Red Hook to Tutu if, when it reaches the intersection of Rte 32 and 30 it's planning on continuing on Rte 32 and then taking Rte 38 into Tutu. It is a bit longer walk, and not quite as picturesque. As far as the site removing information on public transportation is concerned, that would be a total disservice. Does VITRAN not have a website? I'm planning my move for October/early November and already have maps drawn out with where all of the retail stores are located - now I just need to figure out how I'll get to them! St. Thomas is a pretty big island, and other than in the main town areas of Charlotte Amalie, Havensight, Red Hook, there is a significant lack of sidewalk space. If you are just going to town it is $1, $2 if you go farther. There are, of course, other places not on their route, so this is just a short list of popular tourist destinations. From there, the buses drive towards Fort Mylner stopping again in Tutu at the Tutu Park Mall in front of the main entrance to the Big K K-Mart Store. Otherwise, riders remain on the taxi and continue on towards Havensite turning right at the Wendy's and then driving into and thru Charlotte Amalie, then passing Frenchtown, Crown Bay, the Airport and continuing onward towards the University of the Virgin Islands. Youre gonna have a blast! Tell prospective and current residents about your business. If you believe the information is incorrect then confirm it and let the site managers know. Ms411, I did say "some" safaris. Forum contains unread posts The air-conditioned buses travel outward from Charlotte Amalie. Ultimate St. Thomas Vacation Rental Guide St. Thomas Taxi Rates & Tips St. Thomas to St. John Ferries St. Thomas to St. John Car Barge How To Get From St. Thomas to St. John (and back again) St. Thomas to BVI Ferries Island Hopping in the Virgin Islands: USVI TO BVI. While the Montreal Metro will get you in close proximity to the majority the attractions and historic districts in, you may need or even want to take a bus for some of your sightseeing in Montreal. 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