In the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa regions, there are numerous ways to get around without your own car Especially for residents who don't own a car or prefer to switch to bus and train, the question often arises: What is the best way to get from A to B? In our service article, we provide an overview of the most important public transport options and providers in these two regions and provide helpful contact addresses and web links.
By bus in Marina Alta and Marina Baixa
The bus is the main form of public transport in the region and connects the larger towns and many villages with each other and with other parts of the Costa Blanca. There are several providers that operate regular routes.
ALSA buses
ALSA is the most important bus provider in the region. The company offers connections between the major cities and tourist destinations along the Costa Blanca. The routes connect cities such as Dénia, Jávea, Benidorm, Calpe, Altea and Villajoyosa with Alicante and Valencia. ALSA is also a good choice for longer journeys to other parts of Spain.
+34 902 422 242 - www.alsa.es
Ticket sales: online or by phone
Llorente Bus (Grupo Avanza)
Llorente Bus, part of the Avanza Group, offers a range of bus routes covering the south of the Costa Blanca, particularly the Marina Baixa region. The main destinations are Benidorm, Altea, Villajoyosa and the surrounding area. Llorente Bus also operates the main city buses in Benidorm.
+34 965 851 347 - www.avanzabus.com
Ticket sales: At the stations or online
Autobuses Denibus
Denibus offers connections within the Marina Alta, mainly between Dénia and the surrounding towns. They serve both the city centre and rural areas and are a good option for local transport.
+34 965 780 020 - www.denibus.es
Ticket sales: Directly from the bus driver
On rails through the neighbourhood: TRAM d'Alacant
The TRAM d'Alacant is a tram line that runs from Finestrat, Benidorm, Altea and Calpe to Dénia. It offers an excellent way of travelling from town to town along the coast. The TRAM is particularly practical if you want to travel from Marina Baixa to Marina Alta or vice versa.
There are several lines:
- Line 1From Alicante to Benidorm.
- Line 9Connects Benidorm with Dénia and stops in Altea, Calpe and Teulada, among others.
The TRAM is a popular choice as it runs frequently and also offers a scenic route along the coast.
+34 900 720 472 - www.tramalicante.es
Ticket sales: At the stations or online
Car replacement with taxis and carpooling
For shorter distances or if public transport is not ideal, taxis and car-sharing services are of course also available. Almost every town and larger village has a local taxi service. The prices are usually fixed and transparent.
Benidorm taxis
One of the larger taxi companies in the region. They offer journeys in the Marina Baixa and are particularly popular for transfers to and from the railway stations and airports.
+34 965 862 626 - www.radiotaxibenidorm.com
Dénia Taxis
Provides good coverage of the Marina Alta and is ideal for travelling between the smaller villages and towns where buses are less frequent. +34 965 781 654
Carpooling
(BlaBlaCar)
BlaBlaCar is a popular carpooling platform in Spain and is also active in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa region. It is a good alternative if there is a lack of public transport or if you prefer a more environmentally friendly option.
www.blablacar.es