The Viazul is the Cuban national bus line. It is a bus service offering air conditioned coach style buses that travel all over the island. If you want to explore different cities in Cuba, then the cheapest way to get there is to use the Viazul. You can reserve your tickets online at www.Viazul.com.
The Viazul bus is slow because it makes many stops along the route. For example, from Havana to Varadero, the bus might stop 5 or 6 times, or more. The trip takes 3.5 hours. In a taxi, the same trip takes 2 hours.
On the Viazul bus, you can usually get off wherever you want along the route. Just tell the driver in advance and he will stop the bus and let you off, with you luggage.
The bus has air conditioning and a bathroom.
You must arrive at the bus stop 30 minutes before you depart, in order to check your luggage and check in.
Bus schedules are fairly reliable. Delays sometimes happen, but it is rather dependable.
Also, for your bus ride to Havana, the bus will make 3 stops in Havana. The first stop is in Old Havana. The second stop is in Vedado, just beside the University of Havana. The last stop is at the main terminal in eastern Vedado, near the Plaza de la Revolucion. If you are staying in Old Havana, you should get off at the first stop. If you are staying in downtown Vedado or Centro Habana, then get off at the second stop. The last stop is at the terminal, in eastern Vedado, and is rather distant from most casas.
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