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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 Crown Point  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
    • T&T Express and T&T Spirit ferries (2.5hrs): TT$100 return, children 3-11 years half price
    • Water Taxi (45mins): TT$15 one way 

     

    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 Crown Point; 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:

    traffic on the highway in trinidad

    Route taxis

    These privately registered vehicles stop to pick up or put down as necessary, servicing specific routes from designated taxi stands. Always make sure they are licensed and the fare is agreed in advance:

    In Port of Spain (Trinidad):

    • Cascade: Charlotte and Prince Streets
    • Chaguanas: South Quay, opposite Chacon Street
    • Curepe-Sangre Grande: lower Henry Street
    • Diego Martin/Petit Valley: Abercromby Street
    • Maraval: Duke and Charlotte Streets
    • San Fernando: Broadway and South Quay
    • San Juan: lower Charlotte Street
    • St Ann’s/St James: Hart Street
    • Wrightson Road/Long Circular Road: lower Chacon Street
    • Chaguaramas: Park and St Vincent Streets

    In Chaguanas (Trinidad):

    • Couva (and nearby towns): higher Southern Main Road
    • Curepe: Chaguanas Main Road
    • Port of Spain: lower Southern Main Road 

    In San Fernando (Trinidad):

    • All areas: “The Stand”, car park parallel Chancery Lane

    In Scarborough (Tobago):

    • Carrington Street 

     

    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 “the Stand” on Chancery Lane; 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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