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arubaerin · 11-04-2009, 07:06 PM

We always take a taxi from the airport much cheaper and quicker. I have taken the bus around to town and to Arashi beach. It is inexpensive and the buses run frequently. probably about every 15 20 minutes one goes by! Have fun!

TEAMARUBA · 11-05-2009, 08:07 AM

Taxi is definitely the way to go, most bus transfers(Depalm), will take much longer depending on if you are going to low or high rise areas. Best advantage is that you will definitely beat the rush and sometimes caos associated with initial check in.

Meenie · 12-17-2009, 09:25 AM

Do the resorts have shuttles to pick you up from the airport and bring you back?

*Arubalisa* · 12-17-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Meenie

Do the resorts have shuttles to pick you up from the airport and bring you back?

No, none of them do. I believe when I once inquired as to why not, I was told it was against the law. Keeps the taxi drivers in business for sure.

TomFrederick · 12-17-2009, 02:14 PM

>>> "There will be at least 6 of us,
---- Rates and regulations are set by the government. Only 5 per van. So must take 2.
>>> "Do the resorts have shuttles to pick you up from the airport"
---- Nope. Cabs in Aruba are everywhere. They are waiting at the airport, waiting at big resorts, waiting at the food markets, on call to all the restaurants, ....... From any place or business one can be called if none waiting. One year went to a restaurant way out past the airport. Cab driver said have the restaurant people call him at home when finished as he lived around the corner.

Winnie · 03-17-2010, 10:18 PM

My hubby & I arriving on Saturday, 3/27 around 2:30ish and was thinking of doing the public bus from the airport to the Renaissance Hotel or should we do a taxi there. the difference is $1.25 for the bus & $15.00 for a cab,

I would love to get feedback good or bad.

Thanks in advance!

*Andrea J.* · 03-17-2010, 10:21 PM

my feedback is NO bus.... take taxi the taxis DO NOT have to be reserved ahead of time and they are lined up ready to take you to your resort once you step out of the airport. they will be on your left.

re: the bus
it is hot and tiring hauling luggage thru the parking lot and out onto the road to where the bus stops.

if it is a financial issue, then you do what works financially best for you.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 03-17-2010, 10:23 PM

To take a public bus, you would have to walk out to the main road. I wouldn't recommend it with pulling luggage and standing waiting in the heat could be unbearable. Taxi's have gone up. From the airport to downtown, the new taxi fare is $17.00 up from $13.00 before the new fares went into effect last September. If a Aruba holiday or on a Sunday, fares are another $3.00 per taxi.

Bill · 03-18-2010, 11:39 AM

I agree!!! Take a taxi then bus the rest of the vacation, Thats what we do.

Sunny Beaches · 03-18-2010, 01:27 PM

Also remember taxi's are a flat rate for 1 or 5 people, same price. If you want special service, there's a ton on people on this board that use Bully.
bullytaxi79@hotmail.com

11-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
arubaerin Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baby beach, natural bridge, palm beach, California Lighthouse Posts: 62	We always take a taxi from the airport much cheaper and quicker. I have taken the bus around to town and to Arashi beach. It is inexpensive and the buses run frequently. probably about every 15 20 minutes one goes by! Have fun! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-05-2009, 08:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
TEAMARUBA Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EAGLE & PALM BEACH ORANJESTAD PADDOCK - MADAME JEANETTE SOLE MARE KUKKO KUNUKOO Posts: 68	Taxi is definitely the way to go, most bus transfers(Depalm), will take much longer depending on if you are going to low or high rise areas. Best advantage is that you will definitely beat the rush and sometimes caos associated with initial check in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
Meenie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5	Do the resorts have shuttles to pick you up from the airport and bring you back? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "There will be at least 6 of us, ---- Rates and regulations are set by the government. Only 5 per van. So must take 2. >>> "Do the resorts have shuttles to pick you up from the airport" ---- Nope. Cabs in Aruba are everywhere. They are waiting at the airport, waiting at big resorts, waiting at the food markets, on call to all the restaurants, ....... From any place or business one can be called if none waiting. One year went to a restaurant way out past the airport. Cab driver said have the restaurant people call him at home when finished as he lived around the corner. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 12-17-2009 at 02:23 PM.

03-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
Winnie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7	Thoughts? Public Bus from airport to Renaissance? My hubby & I arriving on Saturday, 3/27 around 2:30ish and was thinking of doing the public bus from the airport to the Renaissance Hotel or should we do a taxi there. the difference is $1.25 for the bus & $15.00 for a cab, I would love to get feedback good or bad. Thanks in advance! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-17-2010, 10:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	my feedback is NO bus.... take taxi the taxis DO NOT have to be reserved ahead of time and they are lined up ready to take you to your resort once you step out of the airport. they will be on your left. re: the bus it is hot and tiring hauling luggage thru the parking lot and out onto the road to where the bus stops. if it is a financial issue, then you do what works financially best for you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-17-2010, 10:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	To take a public bus, you would have to walk out to the main road. I wouldn't recommend it with pulling luggage and standing waiting in the heat could be unbearable. Taxi's have gone up. From the airport to downtown, the new taxi fare is $17.00 up from $13.00 before the new fares went into effect last September. If a Aruba holiday or on a Sunday, fares are another $3.00 per taxi. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com Last edited by Liz - Aruba Lover; 03-18-2010 at 12:16 PM.

03-18-2010, 11:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	I agree!!! Take a taxi then bus the rest of the vacation, Thats what we do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

03-18-2010, 01:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Also remember taxi's are a flat rate for 1 or 5 people, same price. If you want special service, there's a ton on people on this board that use Bully. bullytaxi79@hotmail.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by Sunny Beaches; 03-18-2010 at 01:32 PM.