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Trip to Papeete (Tahiti)

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Buses from Tahiti to Papeete (Tahiti)

🌴 Enjoy a quick and comfortable ride as you travel from Tahiti to Papeete by bus. Operated by French Polynesia Buses, the journey typically takes approximately 18 minutes, allowing you to reach your destination swiftly.

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  • Yes, there is a direct bus that runs between Tahiti and Papeete in French Polynesia. The bus departs from Mahina and arrives in Papeete, operating every day with departures every three hours. The journey typically takes around 18 minutes to cover the distance between the two locations.
  • To catch the bus from Tahiti to Papeete in French Polynesia, you will need to head to the Mahina station. This is where the bus services, operated by French Polynesia Buses, depart for Papeete. The Mahina station serves as the starting point for the convenient and direct bus journey between the two locations.
  • The bus traveling from Tahiti to Papeete in French Polynesia arrives at the Papeete station. This is the designated arrival point for the bus services operated by French Polynesia Buses. Passengers will disembark at the Papeete station, which serves as the final destination for this bus route connecting the two locations.
  • There is a single direct bus service operating between Tahiti and Papeete in French Polynesia. This bus departs from Mahina station and arrives at Papeete station, with services running every three hours daily. The journey duration between the two locations by bus typically spans around 18 minutes.
  • The Tahiti to Papeete bus service is likely to be the most crowded during peak commuting hours, typically in the early morning and late afternoon when people are traveling to and from work or school. On the other hand, the buses may be less crowded during midday hours or late evenings. To have a more comfortable and less crowded journey, it may be beneficial to avoid the peak commuting times when taking the bus from Tahiti to Papeete.
  • The first bus of the day from Tahiti to Papeete departs from Mahina station early in the morning, typically around the start of the service operating hours. The last bus of the day traveling from Tahiti to Papeete usually leaves in the late evening, close to the end of the service hours. It is important to check the specific bus schedule provided by French Polynesia Buses to confirm the exact timings of the first and last buses for the day.

Will you be returning to Tahiti by bus?

If you are on a return bus ride, check the buses from Papeete (Tahiti) to Tahiti.

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