Simply yell "stop" when you're ready to hop off.
They operate from roughly 6am to 7pm, so plan to use another mode of transportation, such as a taxi, to get around in the evening. There are designated bus stops, but you can also flag one down. If you're on a tight schedule, this might not be a great option – the buses don't run on a strict schedule. The buses don't run in the Out Islands, and it's best to use exact change. The Jitney Bus costs anywhere between $1.25 and $3.50 for a one-way ticket and will take travelers from one side of the island to the other. The water-taxi port is a short drive from the North Eleuthera airport, and they leave every five minutes.īuses are a budget-friendly option to get around the Bahamas © Dee / Getty Images Take the bus when you have time to spareĪn affordable and widely used option for getting around the Bahamas is taking the Jitney Bus. The port is about 40 minutes from the Lynden Pindling International Airport, and a taxi service will have to be arranged.īahamas Ferries starts at roughly $92.95 for a one-way ferry ride to destinations such as Grand Bahama Island, the Abacos and Andros. From Eleuthera, a much cheaper option is a water taxi to Harbor Island, which you can take for only $5 and pay upon arrival. From Nassau, ferries leave daily in the morning to Harbor Island and return in the evening. To reach Harbor Island, you can either take a boat from Nassau or Eleuthera, depending on the arrival airport. Boats and ferries have scheduled rides throughout the day.īahamas Ferries is best for traveling to the Out Islands and back. Some of the islands, such as Harbor Island, are only accessible by boat. Some islands in the Bahamas are only accessible by boat © Kdow / Getty Images Visit the islands by boatīoats, ferries and water taxis are all fun ways to adventure around the Bahamas. Heads up: folks drive on the left side of the road here. Driving in the Bahamas, especially in Nassau, is filled with one-way streets, narrow roads and heavy traffic. Hitting the road in the Bahamas is a great way to cover more ground and explore the Out Islands. There are no public transportation options available. Most taxi services will have a fixed rate based on distance. You'll have to arrange a shuttle service or grab a taxi once at the airport. It also serves as a hub for inter-island flights. There are 20 international airports in the country, but Lynden Pindling International Airport, located on the western end of New Providence island, is the biggest and busiest. Inter-island flights to popular locations such as Andros, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, the Exumas and the Abacos cost around US$125 to $150, with flight times ranging from 25 to 60 minutes.ĭomestic airlines such as Bahsmamsair, Flamingo Air and Southern Air fly to the Out Islands, which locals refer to as the Family Islands, daily. Most planes are smaller with one row, so pack light, but bags are always checked, so they don't have to be carry-on sized. Travel between the islands of the Bahamas is best done by plane. Inter-island flights are the easiest way to move around the Bahamas © Linda Raymon / Getty Images Planes are the best way to island-hop
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