Guam International Airport is Guam’s only airport, located about 3 km from the Tumon area, which is also the center of tourism. However, in Guam, there are no public buses running between the airport and the Tumon area. The main means of transportation are usually rental cars or taxis, but using the shuttle bus is also convenient and reasonably priced. So this time, we will introduce how to use the shuttle bus from Guam International Airport!
1. Take the bus to travel from the airport to the Tumon area!
For transportation from the airport to the Tumon area, it is common to use a shuttle provided by hotels or travel agencies. Many hotels around Tumon Beach offer shuttle services between the airport and the hotel, so using your hotel’s shuttle is recommended.
If you are joining a tour, you can ride a tour bus or light van under the direction of the local tour staff. The tour bus will pick you up according to your flight schedule, so you can rest assured even if there are slight delays. For independent travelers, it is not possible to use the tour bus, but you can book a local optional tour—including shuttle service.
Many package tours offered by travel agencies include transportation between the airport and the hotel as part of the tour. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of independent travel, using individually booked flights and hotels or mileage, so this is good news for those traveling independently.
2. Take the bus from the Tumon area to the airport!
Just like traveling from the airport, there are of course hotel and tour shuttles, but now there is also a direct airport shuttle operating from the Tumon area. This is the familiar red shuttle bus operated by Lam Lam Tours. It runs every day in the afternoon and evening hours.
Name: LAM LAM TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
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3. Be prepared in advance!
For hotel shuttle service, it is recommended to request transportation from travel agency where you booked your hotel. Tour shuttles may take time depending on waiting time and the order of stops, so checking in advance will give you peace of mind. If you plan to use the red shuttle bus for your return trip, it’s a good idea to get the fare table, timetable, and route map before your departure.
Name: Guam Visitors Bureau
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4. How to buy tickets and ride
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter on the 1st floor of T Galleria. They are also available at the lobby of some hotels or at tour counters of travel agencies.
The direct airport shuttle bus departs from “T Galleria Guam by DFS,” located in the center of the Tumon area at Pleasure Island. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and depart from the group bus boarding area. It operates daily from afternoon to evening. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the airport, so you can use it according to your flight schedule.
Name: T GALLERIA
Official/Related Website URL: https://www.dfs.com/jp/guam
5. Points to note
Many hotels offer shuttle services, but some may only accept reservations by phone and not via the internet, or may only allow bookings through English pages, so be careful.
If you are participating in a package tour that includes airport transfers and still wish to use the shuttle bus, make sure to inform the travel agency you booked with or the local tour desk in advance. If you don’t notify them beforehand, you may cause inconvenience by making them wait for you at the hotel on your departure day.
◎ Summary
Have you considered the shuttle bus as one of your options for traveling between Guam International Airport and the Tumon area? You won’t need to drive yourself like with a rental car, and it is generally cheaper than a taxi. Using the shuttle bus is also simple. Take this opportunity to try the shuttle bus!