| If you are visiting one of the all-inclusive beach | | | | plan on being flexible as the schedules are less strict. |
| resorts in Cuba, you might not need to do any | | | | Train |
| traveling around the island. But if you plan on | | | | The train makes for an alternative to the bus for |
| exploring more than one town or see the | | | | travel across Cuba. There are regularly scheduled |
| countryside, you have several transportation options. | | | | routes through the island, and the main train service |
| Taxis | | | | is run by Tren Frances. The line goes between |
| Grabbing a taxi is usually the easiest and most | | | | Havana and Santiago and stops frequently at other |
| convenient way to get around most Cuban cities and | | | | towns along the way. The train is cheaper than the |
| towns, though smaller places are more walkable. | | | | bus, but you'll find the trip less comfortable and the |
| There are both licensed and unlicensed taxis, usually | | | | schedules aren't as reliable. |
| in the form of older "classic" American cars. The | | | | Flights |
| unlicensed taxis are technically illegal but tourists do | | | | The quickest way to travel within Cuba is by plane. |
| use them quite frequently. Though riding around in | | | | There are several airports, especially near the main |
| the vintage cars can be fun, you should try to take | | | | tourist areas and beach resort islands. There are two |
| at least one ride in a yellow coco-taxi. They're kind of | | | | airlines operating domestic flights in Cuba: Cubana de |
| like a big 3-wheeled moped with a round enclosure | | | | Aviacion and Aero Caribbean. |
| over the two passenger seats. | | | | Hitchhiking |
| Buses | | | | Yes, that's right. It's actually an accepted practice to |
| Buses are another option in Cuba, though more for | | | | hitchhike around Cuba. There are official rest-stops, |
| getting around between cities as you travel around | | | | and attendants who will flag down cars heading your |
| the island. Havana does have public bus service within | | | | way. The system is called "El Amarillo" because of |
| the city. Viazul and Astro are the two main bus lines, | | | | the attendant's yellow uniform. Unlike traditional |
| with Viazul being more expensive and also quite | | | | hitchhiking, you do have to pay a small fee which |
| comfortable (even air conditioned). Routes will vary | | | | goes to the attendant rather than the person who |
| but you should be able to get a bus between | | | | picks you up. It's an unusual way to travel, but it can |
| Havana, Varadero, Camaguey and down to Santiago. | | | | be a bit of an adventure (especially if you don't mind |
| If you are getting off the beaten track a bit more, | | | | getting a ride in the back of a pick up truck). |