How to Travel Around Fiji by Bus 🚍 [2025]

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Inner-City Buses in Fiji

Fiji has a fantastic bus network where public buses are available for travelling around a city or between neighbouring towns, stopping by just about every village on the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Ovalau.

Buses are extremely affordable, usually costing around FJ$1 to travel within a city. For typical prices, take a look at How Much Does it Cost to Travel Fiji by Bus?

Public Buses

Need to get around a city or from a city to a rural area? Public buses provide a real “local” experience at an ultra-affordable price.

Public buses are usually old buses with basic seating and have open windows with tarp covers should it start raining.

Public buses are available on the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Ovalau. However, the latter two have buses running twice/thrice a day along with the school run.

Public buses in Fiji run on a rough schedule, but you can see up-to-date timetables at bus stops in the major towns and cities. In rural areas, bus stops are not as obvious; it’s best to ask a local where to wait for the bus.

Learn more about public buses, as well as carriers and minivans, in The Guide to Commuting in Fiji.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Denarau

Denarau Island, a manmade island 20 minutes away from Nadi Airport with five-star resorts and a port to the outer islands, has its own inner-island bus.

The Bula Bus stops at resorts and Port Denarau Marina throughout the day, offering a hop-on hop-off bus service. Day passes, and four-day passes are available, allowing passengers to use the bus as much as they want within the timeframe of the pass.

Learn more about getting to and around Denarau in the 5 Ways to Get to Denarau Island.

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Inter-City Buses in Fiji

While express buses can only be found on Viti Levu, public buses will get you between cities, towns and villages on Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau.

If you’re planning to explore Fiji’s largest islands, you’ll find these bus services a comfortable and affordable way to travel.

Express Buses on Viti Levu

“Express bus” is the common name given to coaches travelling between towns and cities on Viti Levu.

Express buses take two major routes: between Nadi  and Suva on the Queens Road (south of Viti Levu) and between Nadi and Suva on the Kings Road (north of Viti Levu).

While more expensive than public buses, express buses are still what many would consider affordable, with prices being FJ$22-$28 to get between Nadi and Suva.

Express buses have frequent schedules, starting around 6:30 am to 6 pm, and stopping off at towns and major resorts.

The main express buses in Fiji are as follows:

Sunbeam

Sunbeam operates eight daily trips along the Queens Road, connecting Lautoka and Suva in both directions. This convenient service picks up and drops off passengers at various points along the highway, including airports, towns, and major resorts.

Here’s a rundown of the stops on the Queens Road route, operating from 6:40 am to 12:30 pm (though not necessarily in this order):

• Ba
• Lautoka
• Nadi International Airport
• Nadi Town
• Sigatoka
• Deuba
• Navua
• Suva

For those travelling along the Kings Road, Sunbeam offers services from 5:30 am to 11:15 pm, with the following stops (again, not necessarily in this order):

• Lautoka
• Ba
• Tavua
• Vaileka
• Veivatuloa
• Nayavu
• Korovou
• Nausori
• Suva

And, of course, these routes operate in both directions. So whether you’re heading to the bustling capital or exploring the scenic coastline, Sunbeam has got you covered!

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Pacific Transport

Looking for a comfortable journey along Fiji’s picturesque Queens Road? You’re in luck! Pacific Transport offers a more “upmarket” bus service that caters to travellers heading to and from Suva, Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba.

As you settle into your seat, you’ll be treated to a movie screening on a 17-inch screen at the front of the coach. Honestly, we prefer looking out the window!

One of the best parts about this service? It stops at various resorts along the Queens Road, making it super convenient for holidaymakers. Simply let the bus driver know which resort you’d like to hop off at, and they’ll make sure you get there safe and sound.

Here’s a list of the destinations you can reach:

• Suva
• Lami
• Navua
• Pacific Harbour
• Korovisilou
• Namatakula
• Korolevu
• Maui Bay
• Tubakula
• Korotogo
• Sigatoka
• Cuvu
• Natadola
• Togovula
• Nadi Town
• Nadi Airport
• Lautoka
• Ba

And remember, this service runs both ways, so you can easily plan your return journey too. Whether you’re island-hopping or exploring the mainland, Pacific Transport has got you covered for a comfortable and entertaining ride along the Queens Road.

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Public Buses to Travel Between Towns and Cities

Like the city buses (see the section above), public buses are basic buses, some with the iconic tarp-covered windows. These types of buses are also available to get between towns and cities on Viti Levu at a much slower speed but at a much cheaper price than express buses.

On the islands of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Ovalau, public buses are the only bus option to get between settlements on the islands. The bus service on Vanua Levu goes to all main towns and cities on the islands, starting from around 6:30 am until around 4:30 pm. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to travel between Savusavu and Labasa.

Buses on Taveuni and Ovalau double up as school buses, so they only depart two or three times a day. For instance, bus services on the east side of Taveuni operate three times a day, while the return journey runs twice a day, typically departing around 9:30 am and 11:30 am​.

Learn more about the transport on these islands in:

• 5 Ways to Get to Vanua Levu (& Get Around Vanua Levu)
• 5 Ways to Get to Taveuni (& Get Around Taveuni)
• 5 Ways to Get to the Lomaiviti Islands

More transport options are listed in the Fiji Transport Guide: 20 Best Ways to Get Around Fiji.

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Resort/Airport Coach Transfers in Fiji

Another way travellers can find themselves travelling by bus is by taking an airport transfer to a resort. While private transfers are available, taking passengers in cars and vans, shared airport transfers will often be in a minibus or a coach.

Shared Airport Transfers in Fiji

Shared airport transfers run between Nadi International Airport and popular resort centres, such as Nadi, Denarau and the Coral Coast. Drivers will often meet passengers on arrival at the arrivals lounge of Nadi International Airport and drop them off right outside your resort and vice versa.

Transfer operators that offer shared transfers by bus include:

• Valentine Tours Fiji
• Xplore Fiji Tours & Transfers
• Rosie Holidays
• Epic Transfer & Tours
• Go Local Fiji
• Sunny Pacific Tours

Learn more about airport transfers in the 10 Best Airport Transfers in Fiji and The Cheapest Airport Transfers in Fiji.

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Coach and Group Charter Services

For group travel, such as school trips, weddings, or corporate events, coach charters provide a flexible and comfortable alternative to public buses. Several operators stand out:

• Uniquely Fiji, a local Nadi-based firm, offers customizable coach and van charters, locally owned and focused on friendly, responsive service
• Pehicle Tours operates a 49‑seat air‑conditioned coach out of Nadi, perfect for large groups heading to inland or northern resorts
• Valentine Tours offers modern coaches, mini-vans, SUVs, and even luxury cars for airport and inter-resort transfers. Their “large coach charters” are ideal for groups, all bookable online via their site
• Rosie Holidays, one of Fiji’s largest inbound transport providers, runs a dedicated “Groups Division” with air‑conditioned coaches and Wi‑Fi onboard. They handle everything from resort-to-resort transfers to MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events) logistics.

These charter services are typically licensed, insured, and staffed by experienced drivers, giving groups peace of mind that they’ll travel together comfortably on their own schedule—ideal for personalized Fiji adventures.

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Multi-Day Bus Tours in Fiji

Escorted bus tours are another way to get around Fiji by bus. Multi-day bus tours only operate on the island of Viti Levu and sometimes include boat transfers to the Mamanuca Islands, the Yasawa Islands or off-shore island of Viti Levu, such as Robinson Crusoe Island or Nananu-i-Ra Island.

Overall, they are a good way to travel around the main island of Fiji without the hassle of planning logistics, booking your accommodation or finding things to do. They are also great for solo travellers who want to explore Fiji with like-minded people.

Bus Tours in Fiji

Bus tour prices usually include all accommodation, all transport (including boat transport if applicable and airport transfers), some activities and some meals.

Fiji bus tour operators include:

• Intrepid Travel
• Feejee Experience
• Sky Road Trail

Find out more about what each operator offers in The Best Multi-Day Bus Tours of Fiji.