Transportastion in West Java

Transportation

Tourist places in West Java can be reached by land, by air, or by sea. But the majority of tourist visits West Java by land public transport, such as buses, minibuses, taxis, or by private car.

Public transport is easily available. The 180 kilometers distance from Jakarta to Bandung can be covered via the well-kept Jagorawi Expressway. From Ciawi, the end of the expressway, along the winding road to Cianjur, tourist will be able to enjoy the beautiful views over the highlands and the tea plantations. The road also passes some small resort towns, among others, Cibulan, Megamendung, Puncak, Ciloto, Cibodas, Cipanas, etc. Therefore, of Indonesia, there are many routes leading to the capital of West Java. Besides leading south from Jakarta via the Jagorawi expressway or via Parung to Bogor and then to Bandung, passing Puncak or Sukabumi, it is possible to take another route from Jakarta leading north via Bekasi and Karawang, it is possible to continue the trip to Cirebon via Sukabumi, Pamanukan, and Indramayu passing small towns along the road. This trip along the north coast of West Java will be very pleasant, especially in air-conditioned vehicle. It is also possible to head West from Jakarta via Jakarta-Tangerang-Serang expressway opened in 1985 and arrive quickly in the very west tip of Java. Some travel services arrange trips to the Ujung Kulon National Park, by sea with a yacht or boat as well as by air with helicopter. For this purpose, a permit should be obtained from the PPA office in Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 9, Bogor or Jl Caringin 42, Labuhan, Kabupaten Pandeglang. It will be better to have a PPA guide on this trip. From Serang, a trip to Bogor or Bandung can also be made via Pandeglang , or along the Cilegon-Merak-Anyer-Labuhan coastline via Pandeglang and Rangkasbitung to Bogor, and then to Bandung via Puncak, or via Sukabumi.

The condition of the roads in the north, the west, and the south of West Java is good. Buses, taxis, and trains run regularly from Jakarta to Bogor and Bandung, with the special bus (called Patas meaning cepat terbatas, fast but limited) the fare is approximately provided. These buses are air-conditioned and snacks and drinks are provided. Buses usually stop at Cipanas. Going by train from Jakarta to Bogor is Cheap and fast. There are daily Parahiyangan trains from Jakarta to Bandung and vice versa. Fares are Rp. 20.000,- in Bussiness class with fans, and Rp 30.000,- in more comfortable executive class.

There are also trains running from Jakarta to Semarang, Jogja until Surabaya. Domestic airlines are Garuda Indonesia, Merpati, Lion air, Air Asia, etc.

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