Getting around Sint Maarten

Privately run minibuses work the corridors between Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and Maho, frequently but to no published timetable, and the fares are low. Taxis run on government fixed rates rather than meters, so agree the fare before you set off; dispatchers are stationed at the A.C. Wathey cruise harbour, at Captain Hodge Square in Philipsburg and at Princess Juliana airport. On the buses, children under four and people over 65 travel free, and four to twelve pay half.

How it works

Minibuses, no timetable

They run often between Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and Maho, but there are no formal schedules — you wait at the roadside rather than for a departure time.

Who pays what on the bus

Children aged 0 to 3 ride free, as do people over 65 on showing identification. Children aged 4 to 12 pay half the adult fare.

Fixed taxi fares

Taxis work to government-set rates and carry no meter, so confirm the fare before the journey. Dispatchers sit at the cruise harbour, Captain Hodge Square and the airport.

Ferry to Saint-Barthélemy

Several companies sail daily from the Sint Maarten side to Gustavia, a crossing of about forty-five minutes.

What a taxi costs

Princess Juliana International Airport to Philipsburg: USD 20 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Princess Juliana International Airport to Simpson Bay: USD 15 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Princess Juliana International Airport to Maho Beach: USD 8 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Princess Juliana International Airport to Cruise port: USD 25 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Philipsburg cruise terminal to Philipsburg: USD 10 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Philipsburg cruise terminal to Simpson Bay: USD 20 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.
Philipsburg cruise terminal to Maho Beach: USD 25 per car · Government-regulated zone fare for one or two passengers; larger groups pay a lower fare per person; 25% more between 10 pm and 6 am and on public holidays; US $5 a checked bag.