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Blue tram in Main Street Oranjestad.

Public Transportation on Aruba

Allow us to take the wheel! Our public transportation is safe, timely, reliable, and an affordable alternative.

Getting around Aruba is quick and easy. Bus service to and from downtown Oranjestad and the resort areas is reliable and inexpensive.

Our Arubus is a daily bus service all along the hotel strip. There is bus service every 15 minutes from 5:45 a.m. until 6 p.m.; buses then run every 40 minutes until 11:30 p.m. The central bus station in downtown Oranjestad is located adjacent to the cruise terminal and next to Royal Plaza.

Families

Aerial shot of Baby Beach.

Take in spectacular ocean views and indulge in shallow, crystal clear water at this magnificent paradise, Baby Beach.

Public Transportation on Aruba

More about Getting Around Aruba

Boat above water.

Boat Rental

Hop on a boat, discover marine life and enjoy our tropical paradise from the turquoise waters.

Jeep tour going to the California Lighthouse

Jeep Rental in Aruba

Discover the possibilities of jeep rental in Aruba and explore our welcoming island at your leisure.

Aerial view of Malmok neighborhood and beach

Driving in Aruba

Driving in Aruba is the ultimate way to explore the island on your own.

Green and blue street sign displaying where the Archaeological Museum, main street, Cosecha and the cruise terminal is.

Car Rentals in Aruba

Discover the freedom that car rental in Aruba can offer you and start exploring the island.

The busy streets of L.G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad Aruba in front of Crystal Casino/Renaissance Mall

Aruba Taxis & Limos

Kick back and relax by letting someone else take the wheel. Taxis are conveniently accessible to our visitors.

Aruba Airport

Aruba Airport Transportation

Arrange your Aruba airport transportation beforehand, so your arrival on our island will start worry-free.

Bike riders on Betico Croes Day

Motorcycle & Scooter Rental in Aruba

For a fun, liberating way to navigate the island, jump on a scooter or chopper and hit the open road!

Baby and Rodger's Beach signage.

Getting Around Aruba

From our lively capital to quiet seaside towns, pristine beaches to rugged desert, it’s easy to go anywhere in Aruba.

Bus driving on the road.

Aruba Bus Schedule

Hop on the bus, lean back and discover the island in an informal and inexpensive way.

A mother, father, and their kid riding on their bikes on the linear park in Oranjestad, Aruba.

Bike Rental in Aruba

Peddle your cares away with an exhilarating bike ride adventure on Aruba.


Retour cards are Afl 8.75 (local currency)/US $5.00, and can be used for two trips (for example, from downtown to the beaches and back). A Baby Beach card is one of the easiest ways to get around the One Happy Island of Aruba is via public transportation, and specifically, by bus. Aruba busses, known to locals as Arubus, are strategically positioned around the island's hot-spots to make transportation both effortless and also economical. Bus stops are mere yards away from our most popular beaches and tourist attractions!

Safe, friendly, and effective rides are the goal of public transportation in Aruba, which is why our Arubus offers several routes running from the main bus depot in Oranjestad to all other destinations of the island. Retour cards, cards for specific beaches, and all-day, unlimited passes are all readily available, giving you the flexibility you need to get anywhere you want to go, whenever you want to be there.

Busses in Aruba also stop at all the hotels! There is a visible sign on the side of the bus that will display the hotel and town that each individual bus is in route too. Aruba busses are also a great way to get an informal tour! Don’t hesitate to ask your driver questions if you need to know where your stop is, or if you’re unsure of whether you picked the right bus. They will gladly help you.

Please note, that the Aruba public transport buses do not operate 24 hours a day.

We’re just getting started with the amazing effects Aruba has to offer. Dig into your trip details below to unlock a Caribbean experience that will fill you with sunshine and send you home with a happy afterglow that never fades.

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