About Tourist Guide for Local Transport in Goa

Goa is India's most popular state in terms of tourism and also an international tourist destination in the world. If you come to Goa from India or abroad, then local transport is needed to go from one place to another. You can easily get many local transport out of the airport, railway station and bus stand. Below is a list of some local transport, which is very popular in Goa.


Ferry Boats



A ferry Boats ride in Goa is important means of internal transportation for those who want to see Goa in their real and rural form. It is very convenient & cost effective way to travel in Goa. This is most romantic and enjoyable mode of transport in Goa. In places like Goa, many service providers offering transportation through boats and valleys can be found.

Location:

  • Betim to Panaji
  • Querim to Tiracol
  • Madkaim to Cortalim
  • Ribandar to Chorao
  • Cavelossim to Assolna
  • Old Goa to Divar Island

How much is the rate of the ferry?

It’s very reasonable but ferry rates are fixed by the Government of Goa from time to time.

  • Paradise Cruises:

Address: Booth No. 1, Tourism Jetty, below the Mandovi Bridges Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001.

Opening Hours: Open-9 AM - Closes-9 PM.

Phone: 0832 243 7239


  • Grand Island boat tours Goa:

Address: Orda candolim bardez goa, north goa, Goa 403515.

Opening Hours: Open-8:30 AM ⋅ Closes-7 PM

Phone: 099601 93399


Rented Motorcycles in Goa



Bike can easily be found on rent in Goa, which plays an important role for local transport. Rent bikes are easily available from the airport and railway station, which is very convenient for tourist.

How to get rental bikes in Goa?

It is easy to rent a motorcycle in Goa. Before handing over you vehicle, companies usually keep some of your IDs; it's common. Private bike owners are not technically allowed to rent a machine. If you want to go further away from Goa, then you have to hire by the licensee agency to stay under the law.

Bike documents: Before hire a two-wheeler, make sure that all the bikes documents are available or not.

License: Need a valid two-wheeler license which you would need to submit to the bike dealer and you can keep a copy with you while you drive.

Identification: Need to submit a valid photo ID like a PAN card or passport that you can submit because you will rarely find a dealer who will be willing to give you a vehicle without keeping an original document of yours as collateral.


Where to get rental bikes in Goa?

Here the list of few agencies from where you can hire bike:-

  • Bikes on Rent:

Address: Shop No. 6, Almita II, Naika Waddo, Calangute, Goa 403516.

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: 098229 88208


  • Jas Rent a Bike:

Address: Tivai Vaddo, Near Falcon Beach Resort, Calangute, Goa 403516.

Opening Hours: Open-9AM - Closes–11:30PM

Phone: 098226 88228


Auto rickshaws in Goa



Auto rickshaw, it is also known as auto, three-wheeler or tuk-tuk. These three-wheeled vehicles cheap and convenient mode of transport. It has noisy free and two-stroke motorcycle engine.

How to get Auto rickshaws near Panaji, Margao, Vasco Da Gama and Thivim Railway Station?

Auto rickshaws near Railway Station: If you are travelling via a train and if you can get down at Station you can get auto rickshaws from the auto rickshaws stand near Station.

Information about Auto rickshaws

  • Auto Rickshaw Stand:

Address: St Inez Rd, Santa Inez, Panaji, Goa 403001

  • Auto Rickshaw Stand:

Address: Fatorda, Goa 403601

Phone: 099235 37261

  • Pilot (Motorcycle Taxi) and Autorickshaw Stand:

Address: Fatorda, Margao, Goa 403602


Local private buses in Goa



Most tourists do not travel to the local bus in Goa. I can understand. Because they do not know how these buses are operating in Goa.

Where can you get the local buses in Goa?

Using public bus, you can also go to the beautiful beaches of this state along with all the prominent tourist attractions.

Information about Local private buses in Goa

  • Main bus stations in Goa:

Address: Vasco Da Gama Railway Station to Vasco Da Gama Bus Stand distance is 1 kms or 0.6 miles or 0.5 nautical miles.

  • Vasco Market Bus Stand:

Address: Vaddem, New Vaddem, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403802

Distance: Madgaon Railway Station to Madgaon Bus Stand distance is 4.3 kms or 2.7 miles or 2.3 n miles.

  • Panaji Bus Stand:

Address: Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa 403001


Women Taxi services in Goa



The initiative of Goa Tourism has kept female drivers for the modern, metered air-con taxis. They can be booked only on the phone and only accepted as women, couples or family travelers. Drivers are trained in first aid, customer service, even self-defense. Rent can also pay with a credit card.

Some Essential things About Women Taxi in Goa

  • Emergency panic button in the cab.
  • Display of driver identity on the dashboard.
  • Fare payment option through Card / Cash.
  • Portable fire extinguishers & first aid kit.
  • Prominent display of emergency contact numbers.
  • Monitoring of cab movement at all times by the central control room.
  • First electronic fare meters with digital receipt print-outs in the State.

Location of Women Taxi in Goa

It’s very reasonable but ferry rates are fixed by the Government of Goa from time to time.

  • Paryatan Bhavan:

Address: Panjim (Panaji), India, 403001.

Phone: 0832 243 7437


  • Regional Transport Office (Asstt. Director of Transport):

Address: Chaudi, Canacona, Goa 403702

Opening Hours: 10AM to 5 PM

Phone: 0832 264 4433



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