Getting around Aruba

Aruba's public buses are run by Arubus, owned by the Government of Aruba, with terminals in Oranjestad and San Nicolas and stops along the hotel strips between them. A single trip costs USD $2.60 (AWG 4.50), a round-trip card $5.00, and a day pass $15.00 — handy for beach-hopping without a rental car.

How it works

Arubus fares

Single trip USD $2.60 (AWG 4.50), round-trip card $5.00 (AWG 8.75), day pass $15.00 (AWG 26.25). Regular riders use rechargeable smartcards, with student and 60+ rates.

Where it runs

Terminals in Oranjestad and San Nicolas, with routes serving the island in between — including the resort corridors. Charters for round-island trips can be booked with Arubus directly.

What a taxi costs

  • Queen Beatrix International Airport to Oranjestad: USD 26 per car · Government-approved fare for up to four passengers; US $3 each extra passenger; US $5 more on Sundays, holidays and 11 pm–7 am; US $2 a bag.
  • Queen Beatrix International Airport to Low-rise hotels (Eagle Beach): USD 37 per car · Government-approved fare for up to four passengers; US $3 each extra passenger; US $5 more on Sundays, holidays and 11 pm–7 am; US $2 a bag.
  • Queen Beatrix International Airport to High-rise hotels, south (Palm Beach): USD 40 per car · Government-approved fare for up to four passengers; US $3 each extra passenger; US $5 more on Sundays, holidays and 11 pm–7 am; US $2 a bag.
  • Queen Beatrix International Airport to High-rise hotels, north (Palm Beach): USD 41 per car · Government-approved fare for up to four passengers; US $3 each extra passenger; US $5 more on Sundays, holidays and 11 pm–7 am; US $2 a bag.

Official sources

Airport and hotel transfers

Car and scooter hire

Buses