Accessibility
Read article
Riding the Public Bus in Grand Cayman
A guide to taking a bus in Grand Cayman: the schedule, map of bus routes and fare structure.
A public mini-bus transport system connects all districts of Grand Cayman. The buses can be identified by numbers in a coloured circle.
A public mini-bus transport system connects all districts of Grand Cayman. The buses have a number in a coloured circle, making them easy to identify. There are some bus stops along major routes, but you can flag down a passing bus at any point. When you want to get off, just let your driver know. Fares are CI$2-CI$2.50 for short trips, CI$3.50 to East End and CI$8 to Cayman Kai. If you are going to the end of the line, check with the bus driver that there will be a bus coming to pick you up, especially if you’ll be travelling back late in the afternoon.
For a small additional fee of CI$1–$3, it is possible to ask the driver to deviate a little from the bus route and then they can arrange for you to be picked up on the return journey by another bus driver, although you might have to wait a bit!
Cayman Public Bus Times (Approximate)
Monday–Friday 5am-7pm and a limited service 7pm-11pm
A limited, unscheduled service operates on Saturdays & Sundays, which isn't reliable enough for tourists if on a schedule, but residents with know-how could make use of it.
There are some bus stops along major routes, but you can flag down a passing bus at any point. When you want to get off, just let your driver know! Fares range from CI$2-CI$2.50 for short trips, CI$3.50 to East End, and CI$8 to Cayman Kai.
Full Map of Cayman Bus Routes
Map of Bus Routes in Grand Cayman
Disabled Access
The public bus is a route based service and not a point to point direct service like a taxi. They will pull over safely on their designated route to collect passengers, and so that passengers can alight. The public bus service is also on a scheduled time. While they may be willing to assist with luggage on a one-off basis, it may not be practical for the bus driver to leave the bus to assist disabled passengers get on or off. They also may not have adequate space to accommodate the needs of disabled passengers properly, for example, those in a portable wheelchair, which would require being stowed for the duration of the journey. For an overall more relaxed and comfortable experience, it is strongly advised that passengers call for a taxi, some of which have been additionally modified to accommodate the disabled.
For more information on Public Transport in Cayman please call the Public Transport Unit on +1 (345) 946-1323 or email them at cayman.transport@gov.ky.
