Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Antigua And Barbuda
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic minibus ('jitney') network on Antigua operates 5:30AM-6PM from St. John's two stations to villages; informal schedules, no fixed times, bumpy rides. No service to airports, northern tourist areas, or Barbuda (minimal transport). No metro, rail, or integrated systems; affordable but unpredictable and coverage-limited.
Road Infrastructure
6.8/101,170km roads (33% paved) with well-maintained, winding parish connectors; 40mph limits, good signage/GPS support, left-hand driving. No motorways; urban traffic peaks 8AM-4PM, few sidewalks outside St. John's. Ongoing projects expand Barbuda concrete roads (4-9km) and rehabilitate key highways for resilience/safety.
Internet Speed
5.2/10Moderate broadband averaging ~65 Mbps; fiber expanding in urban Antigua (St. John's, resorts) via APUA, but limited rural/Barbuda coverage. Mobile data supports GPS navigation/tourism apps reliably.
Avg: 65+ Mbps • Urban Antigua focus, growing tourist areas; rural/islands lag
Airport Connectivity
6.5/10Two major paved airports (6 total incl. small/unpaved): V.C. Bird Int'l (ANU) main tourism hub for Caribbean/North America flights; Coolidge secondary. Moderate international routes, limited domestic; no major global hub but strong regional/tourist links.
Hubs: V.C. Bird International (ANU)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro/system)
- Bus Trip
- EC$2-4 single ride
- Taxi
- Fixed fares (e.g. airport-St. John's EC$60-80); no meters, shared minibuses common
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no rail)
Mobile Network
Reliable 4G for navigation/apps in populated areas; 5G emerging for tourism. Strong signals support rideshares/GPS, but remote beaches may drop.
Driving License
Valid home license + IDP recommended for visitors (no formal conversion for short stays). Pay EC$50 for local permit at rental agencies/airport. Left-hand driving; valid ~3-6 months for tourists.
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