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GETTING AROUND
Bali and Lombok are both small enough to traverse in a few hours by road (there's no
rail transport on either island), although the lack of street names and route numbers
can make things confusing if you are driving yourself. The major roads are good, car-
rying at least two-way traffic, and are fairly well maintained, although they see a lot
of large trucks. On less-frequented routes, the roads are narrow and more likely to be
potholed, while off the beaten track they may be no more than rough tracks.
The state of the road is a reasonable indication of the frequency of public transport , which
is generally inexpensive, but offers little space or comfort. In addition to the public transport
system, tourist shuttle buses operate between major destinations on Bali and Lombok, and
although these are more expensive, they are convenient. If you prefer to drive yourself, bi-
cycles, motorbikes, cars and jeeps are available to rent throughout the islands, or you can rent
cars or motorbikes with a driver.
Getting between Bali and Lombok is easy by plane or boat .