Getting around Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua's roads are worked by privately owned minibuses on government-regulated routes, running roughly 5:30am to 6pm between the East and West bus stations in St John's and the villages. Taxis are shared and charge fixed fares posted at the airport and the taxi stands rather than running a meter. The Barbuda Express catamaran crosses to Barbuda in about an hour and a half. Traffic keeps to the left.
How it works
Minibuses and stations
Small vans known as bus taxis run set routes from the East and West bus stations in St John's out to the surrounding villages, roughly 5:30am to 6pm.
Taxis are shared
Fares are fixed and posted at the airport and at taxi stands, and a ride is usually shared with other passengers.
Ferry to Barbuda
The Barbuda Express, a wave-piercing catamaran, links the two islands; the crossing takes about an hour and a half.
Driving here
Most vehicles are right-hand drive and traffic keeps to the left. Visitors need their home licence plus a temporary local one, which costs EC$50.
Official sources
Car and scooter hire
- SunCars Rentals Antigua · St. John's
- Dennis Friday Taxi Service · St. John's · +12687250575
Ferries and water taxis
- Sea Bridge Ferries · St. John's