Getting Around in Bermuda

Visitors aren't permitted to rent cars in Bermuda, but don't worry about getting from the East End to the West End. Bermuda offers reliable transportation services to suit all of your needs — from shuttles, bicycles, buses and carriages to ferries, motor scooters and taxis.

You'll discover that the local transportation provides great sightseeing opportunities! Try a scooter, a clean, efficient bus, a romantic carriage ride, or bike along the scenic Bermuda Railway. Taxis are always available, as well as convenient ferries and airport shuttles. Just take a few minutes to look over the options — click on the menu to the right and you'll hit the ground running with all the important facts you'll need.

Getting Here — Airlines That Service Bermuda

Planes arrive at L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George’s. The airport code for Bermuda is BDA.

Bermuda is easily accessible by air from the United States, Canada and Europe. The islands are 90 minutes flying time from New York, two hours from Toronto and seven hours from London. Non-stops flights from Miami are only approximately 2 hours flying time and great for connecting from cities farther west or south.

The following airlines offer scheduled flights to Bermuda:

Please check flight schedules with each carrier, as service is subject to change.

Air Canada Daily flights from Toronto (YYZ) Weekly flights from Halifax (YHZ), March through September Tel: +1 888 247 2262 / 293 1777 aircanada.com
AirTran Seasonal service, daily from Baltimore/Washington Tel: +1 800 AIR TRAN (247 8726) or 678 254 7999 airtran.com
American Airlines One flight daily from New York City (JFK) Daily flights from Miami (MIA) Tel: +1 800 433 7300 / 293 1420 aa.com
British Airways Daily flights from London (LGW), May through October. Five flights weekly November through April. Tel: + 44 (0)870 850 9850 From North America: 1 800 AIRWAYS (1 800 247 9297) / 293 1944 ba.com
Continental Airlines Two flights daily from New York City (EWR), March through October, other times one flight daily Tel: +1 800 231 0856 / 293-3092 continental.com
Delta Air Lines Daily flights from Atlanta (ATL), April through October Daily flights from Boston (BOS) Tel: +1 800 221 1212 / 293-1024 delta.com
Jet Blue One flight daily from New York (JFK) Daily flights from Boston (BOS), May through October Tel: +1 800 538 2583 / 293 3608 jetblue.com
US Airways Daily flights from Philadelphia (PHL), March through December Daily flights from Boston (BOS), May through September Five flights weekly from Charlotte (CLT), June through September Four flights weekly from Washington, DC (DCA), April through November Weekly flights from Orlando (MCO), June through September Tel: +1 800 622 1015 / 293 3073 usairways.com
WestJet Daily (seasonal service) to/from Toronto Tel: +1 888 937 8538 / 293 1333 westjet.com

Contact a Bermuda Specialist for assistance with individual travel plans, honeymoons, weddings and family gatherings. bermudatravel.bm.

Local Maps

Island Map
Hamilton Map
Dining Map
St. George's Map
Royal Naval Dockyard Map
SeaXpress Ferry Maps and Routes

Sightseeing

Local transportation companies are a great way to see all Bermuda has to offer.

Quality Transport will provide ­transportation for weddings, dining and private island tours, as well as sightseeing, days on the beach, golf, shopping and tourist attractions. For same-day service, please contact Cyrus (505-1584) or Yusef (505-4604).

Unique Vacations offers scenic bus tours conducted by qualified guides who will provide a wealth of information about Bermuda’s ­history and landmarks. Choices include tours to the western or eastern parishes, or a customised tour to suit your needs. Call them at 331-8687 or visit uniquevacations.bm for more information.

Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Residents of the United States, including infants and children, must have a valid U.S. passport to return to the country. Check www.travel.state.gov/passport for complete information and requirements.

There may be new requirements for travel documents since you last traveled overseas. Please see this important information for full details. Or, click here for information about how to apply for, or renew a U.S. passport.

Information About Clearing Customs in Bermuda
Compliments of Bermuda Department of Tourism

On Arrival: On entering the Bermuda International Airport Arrivals Hall, follow the signs directing Visitors and Non-Residents to the Immigration Desks. Screens around the hall display reminders of which documents you need to present at the Immigration Desk.

Step 1... Immigration Desk: All documents should be completed, and signed where indicated, BEFORE you reach the Immigration Desk. Make sure you have the following in hand:

• Bermuda Immigration Passenger Forms* – one for each adult and child
• A Bermuda Customs Declaration Form* – one for each family
• Your Airline Tickets – as proof of return or onward flights
• A Valid Passport* – the preferred ID for Bermuda – one for each adult and child. Before you leave this area, a coloured Customs Card will be given to you.

Step 2... Baggage Claim Area: Once through Immigration, proceed straight to the Baggage Claim area. Look for your Flight number above the carousels, or listen for announcements. When you have collected your luggage, proceed towards the exit. You will be greeted by a Customs Officer who will check your bags, take the coloured card, and send you through the Exit or on to the Customs Hall for a baggage check.

On Departure: Recommended check-in at the Bermuda International Airport is 2 hours before departure time - head straight to your airline's Check-in Counter. You will need your airline tickets, the completed departure portion “Form B” of the “Government of Bermuda Immigration Passenger Form” and passport/personal identification (for those passengers travelling to the U.S. a completed and signed United States Customs – Declaration Form, CF 6059B). After check-in, passengers visiting or returning to the U.S. may purchase items from the Duty Free Store. You may then proceed through U.S. Customs & Border Protection checks. (This unique privilege saves you time on arrival at your initial U.S. destination.) Airport Security checks follow, prior to boarding your flight.

Please note: Passengers leaving for initial destinations outside the U.S. do not have U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance in Bermuda.

For information about employment in Bermuda, work permits,or extended stays, please visit Fast Facts.

Airport shuttle
Bicycles
Buses
Carriages
Ferries
Mopeds & Scooters
Taxis

The Bermuda Train Company
Tel: 236-3130
E-mail: oleander@logic.bm
Website: bermudatrain.com

On the tour of Royal Naval Dockyard are highlighted such areas as Lagoon Park, Royal Naval Cemetery, Somerset Village and National Museum of Bermuda. Learn how the Clocktower Building, built in 1857, initially contained the naval store offices, secretary cashier offices and the office of the captain-in-charge of Dockyard. The walls are 3 feet thick and the ­towers are 100 feet tall. The southern tower originally contained a clock made in 1856 by John Moore & Sons in London. The face on the eastern side of the northern tower had a single hand, set daily for the time of high tide, to the nearest quarter hour. Hear about the Old Royal Naval Hospital, its epidemic of yellow fever, Bermuda’s largest fort and Dockyard as it was in the 1800s. Sit back in the train and be transported through time. A Hamilton tour highlights the City Hall, Parliament, Bermuda Cathedral, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute and Botanical Gardens. Learn how a house is built in Bermuda, including details like how to catch rainwater on the roof and store it in tanks beside or under the house. The above is just a fraction of the historical facts and stories you learn during the 60-minute tour of either Dockyard or Hamilton.

Marquis Ranch
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 505-5575
E-mail: marquisranch@ yahoo.com
Website: marquisranch.com

Slow down and enjoy the dynamic, scenic dockyard by travelling on Bermuda’s original form of transportation. Climb aboard a charming horse-drawn carriage with Marquis Ranch. Enjoy the peaceful sound of horseshoes as you leave Dockyard and head out to Bermuda’s only lagoon. Experience views of old Bermuda cottages and learn how the locals harvest fresh rainwater. Photograph some of Bermuda’s most intimate and secluded beaches. Carriages operate when cruise ships are in port. For more information and rates, call or e-mail.

Oleander Cycles, Ltd.
Valley Road, Paget
Tel: 236-2453
Gorham Road, Hamilton
Tel: 295-0919
Middle Road, Southampton
Tel: 234-0629
York St., St. George’s
Tel: 297-0478
Cockburn Road, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys
Tel: 234-2764
E-mail: oleander@ibl.bm
Website: oleandercycles.bm

Bermuda’s No. 1 scooter livery offers quality scooters at competitive rates. You receive friendly five-star service and safety demonstration in a private practice area. Oleander’s reputation is the best in Bermuda, earned over years of serving visitors. Free delivery or transportation to and from your hotel is available, depending on your location. Shops are open daily. No security deposit is required, however, a major credit card must be on file.

Quality Transport
Tel: 505-1584 (Cyrus Ratteray) / 505-4604 (Yusef Bean)
E-mail: cy@northrock.bm
seff@digicel.blackberry.com

This small company is big on service, catering to singles, couples and large groups, deploying a network of reliable, courteous and experienced drivers, and offering pre-arranged airport transfers with 24-hour notice. Use Quality as transportation for weddings, dine-arounds and personal island tours, as well as general sightseeing, beach excursions, golf, shopping, luncheons and tourist attractions. For same-day service, contact Cyrus or Yusef directly via the cell-phone numbers above. Prearranged appointments can be booked via e-mail or phone.

Wheels Cycles Moped and Scooter Rentals
117 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-2245
E-mail: information@wheels.bm
Website: wheelscycles.com

When visiting Bermuda, the only way to see and enjoy the true beauty of these subtropical islands is on a scooter from Wheels Cycles, where rentals allow you to explore them at your leisure. Wheels’ quality of product and excellent service record have earned it a ­reputation second to none with visitors around the world. All drivers and passengers are given comprehensive ­instructions and personal training in the handling of scooters before they are allowed to set out on their journeys. The staff at Wheels Cycles want all visitors to experience a safe and happy vacation, as well as to return home with fond memories of the ­paradise that is Bermuda.

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Getting Around Bermuda Relax, enjoy, save and see Bermuda by bus. A blue or pink pole indicates bus stops. If the pole is topped with blue, the bus travels from Hamilton; if the pole is topped pink, the route is toward Hamilton.

Dolphin Quest Make your Bermuda trip even more memorable with dolphins! Dolphin Quest offers fun, interactive dolphin encounter programs for all. Book your adventure today!

Oleander Cycles Have a fun-filled vacation with a cycle from Oleander. If you can ride a bicycle, you can easily ride an Oleander scooter. See all of Bermuda...reserve one today!

All fares and rates quoted were valid at time of printing, but are subject to change.