Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Blue
- From Havensight through Tutu Shopping Mall and
along the island's East Coast (Routes 30 and 38).
Yellow
- Crown Bay (Sub-base) to Mafolie Hill above town
(Route 38).
Red
- Four Corners (Mountain Top) across the central
mountain chain, to Mahogany Run Golf Course and Smith
Bay Road (East End) (Routes 40, 42 and 38).
Parking in Charlotte Amalie
Parking during business hours can be time-consuming.
There are small parking areas along the waterfront, but
they fill up quickly. The municipal parking lot (east of town,
near the fort) is your best bet. There is a charge ($5 maxi-
mum for 12 hours) to park from 6 am to 6 pm. Free at other
times. There is a above.
Taxis
Large hotels have fleets of cabs, which means one
is always available. There are taxi stands on the
waterfront, or you can flag cabs on the street. Un-
fortunately, they do not have meters and, al-
though there is a schedule of official rates that should be
posted in the cab, you are rarely quoted the same price twice.
Agree on the price before entering the cab. Fares are based
on distance and the number of passengers.
A trip from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook is $10 for one pas-
senger and $8 each for several passengers heading to the
same destination. Families can arrange a set rate.
Buses
Vitran
, the local company, runs buses from
Market Square to Red Hook Dock, leaving on
the hour. They have several routes in the
downtown area. But they are not dependable and I would
not rely on them. Surrey buses also make the run.
