St Lucia / Local Transport
Public transport in St Lucia is a network of minibuses operated by private owners. It is possible to rely on them and they go literally everywhere on the island, eventually. They run between 6am and 10pm each day, but have a reduced service on Sundays and public holidays.
All roads lead to Castries, where the terminus is near the Market building (ask around for your destination). Out in the country there are bus stops (they’re convenient for sheltering in when it rains as well), but the drivers tend to stop anywhere they feel like and sometimes don’t even swing off the road. Simply stand at the roadside and wave frantically and they will stop. If they have space, that is. If not they will just pass on by. To get off, just shout “Driver! Stop!”
If you want to travel north from Castries then you can use the most frequented route, Route 1A, which runs to the village of Gros Islet. It costs up to EC$2.50, with a minimum fare of EC$1. It is preferable to have small change on hand. Payment is usually passed forward to the driver.
Other routes do not operate so frequently and they tend to operate early, so if you are visiting Soufrière by bus, or the north from Soufrière you may find that the last bus goes mid-afternoon. Perhaps consider an overnight stay. It is possible to travel the whole way around the island on local buses, but be prepared to spend the whole day doing it.
Routes and Travel Times
Buses carry their route number in the windscreen. Castries – Gros Islet, Route 1A (15-30 minutes), Castries – Soufrière, Route 3D, (1 hour), Castries – Vieux Fort, Route 2H (1 hour), Soufrière – Vieux Fort, Route 3D (45 minutes).
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