Getting to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Getting Around the Islands

Getting to the U.S. Virgin Islands

The primary gateway to the U.S. Virgin Islands is through two main airports: Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) on St. Croix. Most travelers from the United States and other countries will land at one of these airports, usually via connections from major U.S. cities like Miami, Atlanta, or New York.

Another way to arrive is by cruise ship, as the U.S. Virgin Islands are a popular cruise destination with ports in Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) and Frederiksted (St. Croix).

Getting Around the Islands

• St. Thomas

  • Taxis: Easily accessible and operate on fixed rates.

  • Rental Cars: Available but remember that driving is on the left side of the road.

  • Public Buses: Limited routes but cost-effective.

  • Ferries: Useful for island-hopping to nearby St. John and the British Virgin Islands.

• St. John

  • Rental Cars: Useful for exploring the island at your own pace.

  • Taxis: Available, especially near the ferry docks and popular tourist spots.

  • Public Buses: Limited but a cheap way to get around.

  • Walking: Feasible in smaller areas like Cruz Bay.

• St. Croix

  • Rental Cars: Most flexible way to see the island.

  • Taxis: Available and operate on fixed rates.

  • Public Buses: Known as VITRAN buses, available but with limited routes.

  • Bicycles: Feasible for short distances within towns.

Ferries operate between St. Thomas and St. John, making island-hopping easy. Less frequent ferry services and chartered boats can also take you to more remote islands or to the British Virgin Islands for day trips.