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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Bermuda

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Bermuda, a compact archipelago of 53.2 km² with 64,000 residents, offers a unique transportation landscape emphasizing public transit over private cars. Visitors cannot rent traditional cars but rely on extensive bus and ferry networks, taxis, electric scooters, and Twizy microcars. Key strengths include reliable, scenic public services via Shorelink with real-time tracking and digital payments, while challenges involve no rental cars, narrow roads, and limited wheelchair accessibility on buses. With 447 km of paved roads (225 km public), driving on the left, and a max speed of 35 km/h, mobility suits pedestrians, cyclists, and budget travelers perfectly.
Public Transport
Good
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
7.8/10

Excellent bus network with 11 routes covering the island via pink-and-blue buses from Hamilton terminal (7am-7pm, less on weekends). SeaExpress ferries connect Hamilton to Dockyard, St. George's, and other spots. Shorelink app offers tickets, passes, real-time GPS, Google Maps integration. Day pass ~$19; reliable, scenic, transitioning to electric buses. Limited wheelchair access on buses.

Road Infrastructure
7.2/10

447 km paved roads (225 km public, 222 km private) well-maintained but narrow, no sidewalks in places. No highways; max speed 35 km/h (22 mph), lower in congested areas. Drives on left. Good signage and safety for low speeds; suits scooters/bikes. Traffic managed effectively on small island; causeway links airport to St. George's.

Internet Speed
6.8/10

Solid broadband for small island with urban fiber deployment. Average fixed speeds ~120 Mbps (2025 data), mobile ~80 Mbps. Good coverage island-wide due to compact size, supporting apps like Shorelink.

Avg: 120+ Mbps • Available in Hamilton and main parishes, expanding to resorts and residential areas

Airport Connectivity
6.5/10

L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) is sole major airport (11 km NE of Hamilton), handling international flights mainly to North America/Europe. No domestic hubs needed due to size. Good tourist connections; reliable airport taxis/ferries. 4 total airports, but others small.

Hubs: L.F. Wade International (BDA)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
$19/day or $40-50/week unlimited bus/ferry
Bus Trip
$3.50 (up to 3 zones), $5 longer journeys
Taxi
$9.20 first mile + $3.25/mile (1-4 pax); apps: Ride.bm, Hitch
High-speed Train
Not available

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Island-wide from Digicel and Bermuda Digital, full deployment by 2025 in Hamilton, Dockyard, airport
4G Coverage: 99% nationwide coverage, reliable across all parishes

Excellent mobile reliability on compact island; supports real-time apps like Shorelink GPS. Strong 4G everywhere, 5G expanding for tourists.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Tourists cannot rent/drive cars; only residents own/drive them (1 per household). Valid foreign license + IDP required for Twizy/scooters (age 25+, helmet mandatory). Long-term residents need local conversion after 6 months.

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