Getting around The Bahamas

Nassau moves on jitneys — privately owned minibuses licensed and given their routes by the Road Traffic Department. The basic fare on New Providence is $1.25, and up to $3.50 beyond the city; carry exact change. Taxis are metered at rates set by law, and the airport publishes fixed zone fares for two passengers: $36 to downtown, $29 to Cable Beach and $45 to Paradise Island plus a $2 bridge toll. A water taxi crosses the harbour to Paradise Island in about ten minutes.

How it works

Nassau jitneys

The minibuses everyone calls jitneys run routes granted by the Road Traffic Department, with the company name and route number on the vehicle. The basic New Providence fare is $1.25, rising to about $3.50 outside the city.

Airport taxi zones

From Lynden Pindling International the fares are fixed by zone for two passengers: $36 downtown, $29 to Cable Beach, $45 to Paradise Island plus a $2 bridge toll, and $5 for each extra passenger.

Across the harbour

A water taxi crosses Nassau Harbour to Paradise Island in about ten minutes, around $7 a person.

What a taxi costs

  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Cable Beach: USD 29 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Downtown Nassau: USD 36 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Paradise Island: USD 45 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Mount Pleasant: USD 24 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Coral Harbour: USD 26 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport to Elizabeth and the East End: USD 44 per car · Zone fare for two passengers; each extra passenger US $5; Paradise Island adds the US $2 bridge toll.

Official sources

Taxis

Airport and hotel transfers

Car and scooter hire

Buses

Ferries and water taxis