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Blue tram in Main Street Oranjestad.

Get around Aruba by Public Transportation

Allow us to take the wheel! Our public transport is safe, timely, reliable and a convenient alternative.

Getting around Aruba is quick and easy. Bus services to and from Oranjestad and the resort areas are reliable and inexpensive.

Our Arubus is a daily bus service all up and down the hotel district. There is bus service every 15 minutes from 5:45 am – 6 pm; buses then run every 40 minutes until 11:30 pm. The central bus station in Oranjestad is next to the cruise terminal and the Royal Plaza.

Families

Bus driving on the road.

Arubus N.V. is the major public transport company owned by the Government of Aruba.

Get around Aruba by Public Transportation

Explore Aruba

The busy streets of L.G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad Aruba in front of Crystal Casino/Renaissance Mall

Taxis and Limousines in Aruba

Kick back and relax by letting someone else take the wheel. Taxis are conveniently accessible to our visitors.

Aruba Airport

Aruba Airport Transportation

Arrange your Aruba airport transportation beforehand, so your arrival on our island will start worry-free.

Aerial view of Malmok neighborhood and beach

Driving in Aruba

Driving in Aruba is the ultimate way to explore the island on your own.

Baby and Rodger's Beach signage.

Getting Around Aruba

From our lively capital to quiet seaside towns, pristine beaches to rugged desert, it’s easy to get around in Aruba.

Boat above water.

Boat Rental

Hop on a boat, discover marine life and enjoy our tropical paradise from the turquoise waters.

A mother, father, and their kid riding on their bikes on the linear park in Oranjestad, Aruba.

Guide to rent a bike in Aruba

Peddle your cares away with an exhilarating bike ride adventure on Aruba.

Bus driving on the road.

Aruba bus route to plan your trip

Hop on the bus, lean back and discover the island in an informal and inexpensive way.

Bike riders on Betico Croes Day

Companies for motorbikes and scooter rental in Aruba

For a fun, liberating way to navigate the island, hop on a scooter or chopper and hit the open road!

Jeep tour going to the California Lighthouse

Jeep and car hires in Aruba

Explore our safe and welcoming island at your leisure by renting a car or four-wheel drive vehicle.

Green and blue street sign displaying where the Archaeological Museum, main street, Cosecha and the cruise terminal is.

Looking for a car rental in Aruba?

Discover the freedom that car rental in Aruba can offer you and start exploring the island.


Return tickets are Afl 7 (local currency)/US $4.00 and can be used for two journeys (for example, from the town to the beaches and back). One of the easiest ways to get around the One happy island of Aruba is via public transport, especially by bus. Aruba busses, known to locals as Arubus, are strategically positioned around the island's hot-spots to make transportation both effortless and also economical. Bus stops are mere yards away from our most popular beaches and tourist attractions!

Safe, friendly and efficient rides are the goal of public transport in Aruba, which is why our Arubus offers several routes running from the main bus depot in Oranjestad to all other destinations of the island. Return tickets, tickets for specific beaches and all-day, unlimited passes are all readily available, allowing you the flexibility you need to get anywhere you want to go, whenever you want to be there.

Busses in Aruba also stop at all the hotels! There is a visible sign on the side of the bus that will display the hotel and town that each individual bus is travelling to. Aruba busses are also a great way to have an informal tour! Don’t hesitate to ask your driver questions if you need to know where your stop is, or if you’re unsure of whether you have chosen the right bus. They will gladly help you.

Please note, however, that the Aruba public transport buses do not operate 24 hours a day.

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