Cape Town Bus
The Golden Arrow bus service runs within the greater Cape Town area and the main bus terminal is on Strand Street opposite Cape Town Railway station (0800 656 463).
City sightseeing bus
The hop on hop off city sightseeing bus operates a city tour (red route) every day around all the main sights starting at the V&A Waterfront. An additional blue route operates with less frequency a mini peninsula tour and takes in some of the outlying areas of Cape Town. Tickets are bought on the bus so no booking is required (021 511 1784).
Cape Town Minibus Taxi
South Africa 's most used, and most economical, means of public transport, travelling with noise and speed to most areas of Cape Town and not really designed for tourists to use unless seeking a different experience.
Cape Town Rikkis
Rikkis are open vans that carry up to six passengers and may be hailed or called on 0861 745547. They offer services in the City Bowl and down to Camp's Bay. Also useful between the V&A Waterfront and the city centre.
Cape Town bus services are run by Golden Arrow bus services. The network of over 900 bus routes services the commuters of Cape Town and covers the entire metropolitan area. Route information and timetables are available online.
MyCiti Busses are a recent addition to Cape Towns transport network. Only one route is currently available, running from the airport to the city center. However, a second route is due to open shortly running from the city centre along the west coast to Tableview.
Tel +27 (0)800 656463
Intercape, Greyhound and Translux busses depart from Cape Town station and run to all major cities in South Africa.
InterCape +27 (0)21 380 4400
Greyhound +27 (0)83 915 9000
Translux +27 (0)21 449 6209
The City Sightseeing open top, Hop On, Hop Off bus is a great way to see the city. Your ticket is valid for the entire day and you can get on and off the double-decker, open roofed bus at any of its designated stops. There are 2 routes to choose from: the red city route or the blue peninsula route. The city route departs every 15 minutes and tours the city centre while the peninsula route departs every 35 minutes and takes you round from the city to Hout Bay, then onto Camps Bay and then back to the city.
Tel: +27 (0)21 511 6000
