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1 – Hamilton - Grotto Bay / St. George's
2 – Hamilton - Ord Road
3 – Hamilton - Grotto-Bay / St. Georgie's
4 – Hamilton - Spanish Point
5 – Hamilton - Pond Hill
6 – St. George's - St. David's
7 – Hamilton - Barnes Corner
7 – Hamilton - Somerset / Dockyard
8C – Hamilton - Cedar Hill
8 – Hamilton - Barnes Corner
8 – Hamilton - Somerset / Dockyard
9 – Hamilton - Prospect
10 – Hamilton - St. George's
11 – Hamilton - St. George's
Obtaining Tokens, Tickets and Passes
CENTRAL BUS TERMINAL: All routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave at the Central Bus Terminal on Washington Street, just off Church Street a few steps east of City Hall. From Front St. or Reid St. access to the bus terminal area may be made via Walker Arcade and Washington Mall.
Tokens, Tickets, and Transportation Passes are available from the PTB Central Terminal on Washington Street, in Hamilton. Tokens and Transportation Passes are also available at many hotels and guest houses, and from the Visitors Service Bureau. Tickets, School Passes and Adult Passes are available at many sub-post offices.
The Central Terminal hours of operation are 7:15am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, 8:15am-5:30pm on Saturday, and 9:15am-4:45pm on Sundays and Holidays.
The PTB Headquarters hours of operation are 8:45am-5:00pm Monday - Friday. Contact the Public Transportation Board at 292-3851 for additional information.
To Our Visitors
Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which visitors may find of interest. Bus stops are identified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink on top indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue on top indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The table below lists many of the destinations that visitors ask us about most frequently. Alongside each destination is the number of the route(s) serving that destination, the appropriate fare zone, and the times buses leave The Central Terminal in Hamilton. If possible avoid the rush hour. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and after 5:30 pm.
Frequent Destinations
| Destination | Route No. | Fare Zone | Buses Leave Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.F. Wade International Airport | 1,3,10,11 | 14 Zone | 09 15 21 33 45 57 |
| Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo | 10,11 | 3 Zone | 09 21 33 45 57 |
| Belmont Hills Golf Club | 8 | 3 Zone | 05 17 29 41 57 |
| Botanical Gardens | 1,2,7 | 3 Zone | 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 |
| Crystal Caves of Bermuda | 1,3 | 14 Zone | 15 45 |
| Royal Naval Dockyard | 7,8 | 14 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Elbow Beach | 2,7 | 3 Zone | 05 15 17 29 41 53 |
| Gibbs Hill Lighthouse | 7 | 3 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Grotto Bay Hotel | 1,3,10,11 | 15 Zone | 09 15 21 33 45 57 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 7 | 3 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Hospital | 1,2,7 | 3 Zone | 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 |
| Mangrove Bay (Somerset) | 7,8 | 14 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Maritime Museum | 7,8 | 14 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Perfume Factory | 10,11 | 14 Zone | 09 21 33 45 57 |
| John Smith's Bay Beach | 1 | 3 Zone | 15 45 |
| Sonesta Beach Resort | 7 | 3 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| Fairmont Southampton Hotel | 7,8 | 3 Zone | 05 17 29 41 53 |
| St. George's |
* See Bus Fare Information for additional details on 3 and 14 zone fares.
** Departures on the hour and minutes past the hour from The Central Terminal in Hamilton.
A Do It Yourself Sightseeing Tour by Bus and Ferry
- 10:00 am Leave Hamilton on bus Marked "Dockyard"; enjoy views of the South Shore Beaches en route. $4.50
- 11:05 am Arrive Dockyard and The Maritime Museum (Drive will drop you off at entrance upon request). See marine memorabilia in a magnificent 19th Century setting. The Museum is open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- 12:35 pm Leave Dockyard on bus marked "Hamilton"; (Have driver point out the Watford Bridge Ferry Dock). $3.00
- 12:45 pm Arrive Mangrove Bay. Choice of restaurants and pubs for lunch. Browse in local shops.
- 2:55 pm Leave Watford Bridge by Ferry, via Cavello Bay and Somerset Bridge en route to Hamilton. $4.50
- 3:45 pm Arrive Hamilton Ferry Terminal
- Total: $4.50
This is a suggested schedule; you may want to choose your own times.
Note: The 3 or 7 Day Transportation Passes can be used in lieu of cash for the above tour.
COINS ONLY ACCEPTED ON BUSES
