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    Transportation in Trinidad & Tobago

     

    Trinidad and Tobago admittedly aren't the easiest places for the uninitiated to navigate unless you do your homework or are armed with a healthy helping of street smarts. Whether you're a local looking to explore, or a visitor here on holiday ready to discover the island, here is some info to help you get around the islands without losing too much time or money along the way!

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    Air Bridge

    There are daily flights (20 mins, TT$300 round trip) on Caribbean Airlines (625-7200) between Piarco and ANR Robinson (formerly Crown Point) international airports that depart approximately every half hour.
     

    Sea Bridge

    There is daily inter-island ferry service between Port of Spain and Scarborough operated by Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (www.patnt.com), and intra-island water taxi service between Port of Spain and San Fernando operated by National Infrastructure Development Company (www.trinywatertaxi.com):

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    • Warrior Spirit ferry (5.5hrs): TT$160 (cabin), TT$75 return (economy). Children 3-11 years half price; children under three and senior citizens (65 and over) travel free

    • T&T Express and T&T Spirit ferries (2.5hrs): TT$100 return. Children 3-11 years half price; children under three and senior citizens (65 and over) travel free
    • Water Taxi (45mins): TT$15 one way. Infants under the age of one travel free and senior citizens (65 and over) travel free on off-peak sailing times

     

    Ground Transport

    The Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) operates scheduled bus services (TT$2–12) alongside privately operated, unscheduled maxi and route taxis (TT$2–15). Legal, registered taxis have licence plates beginning with H and are unmetered; confirm fare in advance.

    Airport Transfers

    Authorised taxis operate outside arrivals halls at Piarco and ANR Robinson (formerly Crown Point) international airports; check approved rates (on display at the taxi stands)

    Buses

    Buses operate from hubs in Port of Spain, Chaguanas and King’s Wharf, San Fernando (Trinidad); and Sangster's Hill, Scarborough (Tobago). They are typically large and air-conditioned.

    Car Rental

    If you'd like to travel on your own, renting a car might be by far the easiest and safest way to get around both Trinidad and Tobago, as long as you plan your trip and drive defensively. Be mindful of oppressive levels of traffic during peak rush hours, especially in Trinidad. Local and international car hire/rental companies operate nationwide:

    Route Taxis

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    These stop to pick up or put down passengers as necessary, servicing specific routes from designated taxi stands. You can get taxis to several destinations from hubs in

    Port of Spain

    ,

    Chaguanas

    and

    San Fernando

    (in Trinidad); and

    Scarborough

    (Tobago). See our maps at the back of this book for more information.

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    Maxi-taxis

    These 12–25 seat minibuses operate with similar set routes (like route taxis), departing downtown Port of Spain from City Gate; San Fernando from near King's Wharf; and lower Scarborough opposite the port. Bright colour bands indicate service areas:

    • Black (San Fernando–Princes Town): connections to Mayaro
    • Blue (throughout Tobago)
    • Brown (San Fernando–La Romaine–Siparia–Point Fortin)
    • Green (Port of Spain–Curepe–Chaguanas–San Fernando): runs from City Gate; lower end of Southern Main Road (for San Fernando) and Eleanor Street (for Port of Spain) in Chaguanas
    • Red (Port of Spain–Arima): connections to Blanchisseuse, and Matelot via Sangre Grande
    • Yellow (Port of Spain–Diego Martin–Chaguaramas) 

     

    Private Taxis

    Several private taxi companies operate. Listings are available in the TSTT Yellow Pages.

     

    Tour Operators

    For trips that are further afield or which require a licensed guide or tour operator (like to protected or restricted areas, like Nariva Swamp and the Trinity Hills Wildlife Reserve), these trusted and licensed tour operators will do the trick:

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