Bus
System
Aruba Bus System
Must Know:
There are NO Ubers or Lyfts in Aruba!
Lots of Taxis at Airport and hotels plus 2 great bus systems
PRO TIP:
Don't try to attempt to take the bus from the airport to your hotel. You would have to walk about 1/4 mile and cross a major road and luggage is NOT allowed on the Arubus!
Arubus, the big yellow bus, runs typically every 25 minutes or so.
Single Pass
$2.60 USD cash for 1 ride.
Retour card
$5.00 USD. A round-trip bus pass that allows for two trips on the local public bus system). You will need to purchase ahead of time.
Day Pass
$15.00 USD for the entire day. Can be purchased ahead of time in person or on their website
Smartcard
Best for long terms stays/residents. There is a reg car, student card and 60+ card. Less expensive than using cash. Can reload funds at different locations. Apply online.
Where to buy Retour cards and Day Passes:
La Cabana Beach Resort Giftshop
Eagle Aruba Resort Giftshop
Barceló Aruba Giftshop
Divi Divi Giftshop
Divi Village Giftshop
Tamarijn Giftshop
Divi Phoenix Giftshop
Paradise Beach Villas Giftshop
The Market Aruba
Arubus Oranjestad Busstation Booth
The second bus option in Aruba is the "Alternative Minibus".
These are 10-12 person vans. either silver or white, with a large BUS sign on the front.
The Cost is $2.60 and its best to have cash, they make change, If you are waiting at a stop and see a white/silver bus, just wave and they will pull over to pick you up!
The route is the same as the yellow Arubus... with an additional perk of pick up and drop off at any point IF YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE BUS!
This is regulated by the Aruban government and provides a livelihood to drivers without taking away business from the Arubus!
Coming from the Hotel area, take the L10
Coming from San Nicolas? Hop on bus L1, L2, or L3 to reach the main bus station in Oranjestad.
From there, transfer to bus L10, which will take you straight to Arashi Beach—one of Aruba’s most beautiful spots!
To get to Baby Beach from the hotel area, hop on bus L10 heading to the Oranjestad Bus Station. Once there, transfer to one of the following buses: L1, L2, or L3 to reach the San Nicolas Bus Station. From San Nicolas, take the L900 bus, which goes directly to Baby Beach
Getting to Eagle Beach is easy and scenic by bus. If you’re staying in the hotel area, just hop on the L10, which takes you straight there.
Coming from San Nicolas? First, catch the L1, L2, or L3 to the main bus station in Oranjestad, then transfer to the L10, which will drop you right at Eagle Beach.
Getting to Palm Beach is a breeze. If you’re staying in the hotel area, simply take the L10 bus, which runs directly to Palm Beach.
If you’re coming from San Nicolas, start by catching the L1, L2, or L3 bus to the main bus station in Oranjestad. Once there, transfer to the L10, which will take you straight to the heart of Palm Beach.
