Transportation
Bermuda has an excellent transportation system – public buses, government run ferries, and taxis – and while not part of the transportation system, many people prefer to use mopeds and scooters, a common sight seen on the winding streets. Using the buses and ferries is very easy – the buses that are marked pink are heading into the city and those marked blue, are heading out of the city. All destinations are clearly marked on the front of the buses, which operate frequently, allowing for a short wait-time. With 11 bus routes and 14 bus zones, each one covering about 2 miles (3.2 km), the entire island is covered. Most buses leave from the Central Terminal on Washington Street, next to our City Hall in Hamilton.
There are four Ferry routes, all depart from, and return, to the terminal on Front Street in Hamilton. The routes are coded in colors of blue, pink, green, and orange, and each clearly shows the destination and stops of each ferry. Tokens or Passes are used on the bus and ferry and are interchangeable — they can be purchased for travel from 1 day to three days. One positive aspect of using the ferry – it’s less crowded than the bus, had less stops, and has a wonderful view of the islands. More info on Bermuda’s ferries can be found at: www.seaexpress.bm
Island Transportation Pass: If you do not want to fuss with exact change, take advantage of the Transportation Pass, available for one, three and seven days of unlimited use on our buses and ferries. Passes are sold at the Central Terminal, the Visitors’ Service Bureau in Hamilton and at other authorized outlets.
Important Note on Cars in Bermuda: You cannot rent a car in Bermuda. The island has strict laws governing overcrowded roads, so even Bermudians are only allowed one car per household. A popular, albeit possibly somewhat dangerous, alternative is to rent mopeds or scooters, which are better for negotiating the island’s narrow roads.