Guest gorcum Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 does any one has information where busses leave from Bangkok to Pattaya, andhow to get to the bus stations Thank you Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 does any one has information where busses leave from Bangkok to Pattaya, andhow to get to the bus stations Thank you Are you talking from the airport? If so, see the post "Pattaya Transportation to/from BKK." From the city of BKK you can catch a government bus from Ekami, Mochit, or Southern bus stations. I find Ekami the easiest since there is an Ekami stop on the BTS. Quote
Guest gorcum Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 No I am talking from Bangkok, i took once a bus before and it was hard to get to the bus station in Bangkok and they dropped me off somewhere on sukhumvit road, it was hard to get to Howards where I was booked Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 No I am talking from Bangkok, i took once a bus before and it was hard to get to the bus station in Bangkok and they dropped me off somewhere on sukhumvit road, it was hard to get to Howards where I was booked As MonkeySee said, Ekamai is easy to get to via the sky train and it brings you to the North Pattaya Bus station. From there you can get either a baht bus or motorbike taxi to Howard's or anywhere else in Pattaya. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 No I am talking from Bangkok, i took once a bus before and it was hard to get to the bus station in Bangkok and they dropped me off somewhere on sukhumvit road, it was hard to get to Howards where I was bookedgkok Gorcum, That is the price one pays when you take a bus... Usually have to walk..take skytrain...and/or take taxi to get to the Bangkok bus stations... then the Bangkok-Pattaya bus usually runs along Sukhumvit Road... and you get off at South Pattaya Rd... then must take baht bus (10 baht) to Second Road.. and walk to Soi VC and into the soi to Howards Hotel. But you do save money doing so. tj Quote
Guest painai Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 The bus service from Ekami Bus Terminal is a good buy--113 baht --Bangkok to Pattaya. Once in Pattaya, you can tell a baht bus that you want Howard's Hotel on Soi VC in South Pattaya, and for 100 baht, they will take you there. However, if money is no object, then by all means use a private taxi service from Bangkok. Quote
Guest jtrack33 Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Bus is such a good option now that the Highway 7 is all at least 3 lanes each way, I seldom use my vehicle anymore. It also saves the parking difficulties in Pattaya and allows for better contact with baht-bus boys. But also, I have noticed from recent bus and car journeys, that buses are quicker. I was sitting behind the driver last week and he was doing between 120 and 130 kph most of the way and always in the fast lane. The speed limit on highway 7 is 90 kmh and only 120 on the Bangna-Trad elevated portion and the Chonburi Motorway. Police have been quite active with radar speed checks on Highway 7 and I noticed several racing vehicles being pulled up. When I drive, I stick to about 95. I was only once stopped when doing 113. Now for buses, the police ignore them completely as far as speeding is concerned. Another option that I would find more attractive if I was arriving by air would be to take a Budget/Avis car from the airport...a Honda Jazz is only Bht1,200/day and almost new Vios pickups are just Bht1,100/day...fuel is so cheap, it cost no more than the bus fare..for fuel. One of the Budget boys at Suvabhumi airport is cute..I wouldn't mind crawling around on my hands and knees looking for scratches with him. Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Another option is to take the van from the Victory monument BTS station in Bangkok to the final stop on Pattaya Tai near Centre Condo. 150 baht. If you don't have much luggage and know how to get to Howard's then this is a good option. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Another option is to take the van from the Victory monument BTS station in Bangkok to the final stop on Pattaya Tai near Centre Condo. 150 baht. You know I have looked for this van stop on Pattaya Tai between Friendship market and third road but can not seem to locate it. Can you help? Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 MonkeySee, it's a little closer to 2nd Road. It's on the other side of the street from Tukcom and Friendship. If you're at the wat on 2nd Road walk east along Pattaya Tai. Very near a sign that says Wet and Wild is a little booth where the tickets are sold. I'll take a walk and see what else is near Wet and Wild. But it's not even as far as TukCom (on the other side) from 2nd Road. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 MonkeySee, it's a little closer to 2nd Road. It's on the other side of the street from Tukcom and Friendship. If you're at the wat on 2nd Road walk east along Pattaya Tai. Very near a sign that says Wet and Wild is a little booth where the tickets are sold. I'll take a walk and see what else is near Wet and Wild. But it's not even as far as TukCom (on the other side) from 2nd Road. Thanks Astrrro. For some reason I thought it was between Tukcom and 3rd road. Quote
Guest buckeroo2 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 You know I have looked for this van stop on Pattaya Tai between Friendship market and third road but can not seem to locate it. Can you help? This stop is right outside the walkway from Center Condo to 2nd Rd directly in front of the Family Mart on 2nd Rd almost directly across fom Soi Hollywood. There is a stand set up with a sign saying Bus to BKK Airport or anywhere and there are alwatys 3-4 guys sitting there selling tickets. Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Yup the stand is outside a Family Mart under a Wet and Wild sign. I believe by pre-arrangement it can also pick you up at another stop on Patatya Tai or at a stop on Sukhumvit. For info call 08-6703-6779 Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks guys. For 150 baht, I will give it a try. I guess it is about a two hour trip? Do you find the mini bus comfortable? Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 The van was comfortable enough but the driver was speeding which doesn't thrill me. If Victory Monument then check it out! They also have a van to the airport but it costs double at 300 baht, perhaps since they expect more luggage. Another alternative to Bangkok City is the Bell Bus. That costs double comparew to their airport run at 400 baht but you may have greater choices as to drop off locations, I've never done this. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Another alternative to Bangkok City is the Bell Bus. That costs double compared to their airport run at 400 baht but you may have greater choices as to drop off locations, I've never done this. I have used the bell service from Pattaya to the airport many times. At 200 baht, it is a nice option and good service. I have seen the Pattaya to Bangkok option advertised but did not realize that the cost was 400 baht. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I also like the Bell Service. I only wish they would have longer hours of operation. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I also like the Bell Service. I only wish they would have longer hours of operation. I would second that motion. Do they have a suggestion box at the office in Pattaya? Not that it would matter much. I am sure it is an economic decision. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I would second that motion. Do they have a suggestion box at the office in Pattaya? Not that it would matter much. I am sure it is an economic decision. I think you are right about it being an economic issue. To make a suggestion I think it would only help (possibly) if a letter were sent to Bell's corporate office. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I think you are right about it being an economic issue. To make a suggestion I think it would only help (possibly) if a letter were sent to Bell's corporate office. Next time I am in the office at the bus station, I will try to get an address of the corporate office and post it. I am not sure if it will do any good, but if several people write, it might be considered. Quote
