Book Bus Tickets in South Africa
In South Africa the railway transport systems are relatively underdeveloped, and so people tend to travel by plane (if you've got enough money) or by bus. If you are travelling a relatively long distance, then you'd be looking for an intercity bus (or as they call them in the USA, an interstate bus). Options include the Baz Bus, Citiliner, City to City, Greyhound, Intercape, APM and Translux buses. Bookings can be made via the bus hire company's websites, or via Computicket.
For shorter distance travelling one is looking at hiring a car, a taxi cab, minibus taxi or traveling on a local bus. Local buses and minibus taxis are usually the cheapest options. There are different booking systems in each town:
Bloemfontein Bus Bookings
Interstate Bus Lines provides services within Bloemfontein and the Manguang municipality, covering sixteen urban areas and the major hospitals in Bloemfontein. Interstate may be contacted via:
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Email thando@interstate.co.za
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Phone 051 408 7000
Cape Town Bus Bookings
The City of Cape Town has been implementing the MyCiTi bus service in phases. The first phase was set up for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, and transited passengers between Cape Town International Airport and the Civic Centre (in the city). In May 2011 a route between Table View and the Civic Centre was launched. This was later extended to service Dunoon, Joe Slovo Park, Melkbos, Atlantis and Montague Gardens. Then in 2013 a route between the Civic Centre and Salt River Railway Station was launched, which services Hout Bay, Camps Bay, Sea Point, Tamboerskloof, Orangezicht, District Six and Walmer Estate. For bookings:
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Click here to make an online booking
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Phone 0800 65 64 63 or *120*1040# from a cellphone
Golden Arrow Bus Services operates a fleet of 1035 buses throughout the Western Cape, and the company was founded in 1861. Inquiries can be made via:
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Email information@gabs.co.za
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Phone 0800 65 64 63
Durban Bus Bookings
Bus services within Durban are provided by three primary bus lines: Durban Transport, People Mover and Mynah.
Durban Transport operates a fleet of over 460 buses and covers destinations within northern, southern and central Durban areas. Information regarding Durban Transport bus routes, fares and timetables may be requested via:
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Phone 031-309-3250
Mynah bus services cover areas outside of the Durban Central Business District
People Mover covers two main bus routes, the City Loop and the Beach Line.
The City Loop starts and ends at the Dr Pixley KaSeme Street transfer interchange, stopping near Durban City Hall, The Playhouse Theatre, Tourism Information Centre, Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the Victoria street market and Durban's mosque and Cathedral.
The Beach Line runs along the Northern and Southern city beaches, starting at the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World and ending at uShaka Marine World.
East London Bus Bookings
Inquries regarding East London bus service routes and timetables can be obtained via the Buffalo City Municipality website. Telephonic inquiries can be made via 043 705 2666.
Johannesburg Bus Bookings
Metrobus is the metropolitan bus service of Johannesburg, and covers 330 scheduled routes. Bookings and inquries can be made via:
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Email busqueries@joburg.org.za
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Phone 8860 562 874
Rea Vaya is a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) service that operates within Johannesburg. The first phase, Phase 1a, commenced in 2009, with a trunk route that operates between Ellis Park and Thokoza Park. Phase 1b reached completion in February 2014.
Booking inquiries may be made via:
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Phone 0860 562 874
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Emai bennym@joburg.org.za
Pretoria Bus Bookings
Municipal bus services within Tshwane are provided by Tshwane Bus Services. Inquiries regarding timetables and tariffs can be made via:
Phone 012 358 0839 or 012 358 0221
Port Elizabeth Bus Bookings
The Algoa Bus Company provides bus services within Port Elizabeth and operates a fleet of approximately 400 buses.
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Click here to make an online booking.
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Phone 080 142 1444
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