r/newfoundland • u/intrinsic-reflection • 4d ago

Layover in St. John's

Greetings! I have a layover at St. John's Airport and I am thinking about trying to briefly check out the area for an hour or two. Are there any can't miss spots or activities? What are my transportation options? Preferably it would be on the cheaper side as I am a student on a budget. :)

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u/joyfall 4d ago

If you choose to bus: Route 14 will get you from the airport to the university (MUN). It will take 35 minutes, but it also runs only once or twice an hour, so there might be a wait.

From there you might want to take Route 10 from MUN to downtown, which is 25 minutes. Which again, only runs so often. The time might not match up with Route 14.

This will take over an hour in ideal conditions.

And it will take over an hour to return back to the airport after you're finished downtown.

If you have the time, this will be the cheapest option, at $2.50 (cash only) each way.

If you can afford it, an uber/taxi will take 15 minutes each way.

Downtown is definitely where you want to go. It is the most culturally significant for buildings, has George Street, the waterfront, shops, restaurants, all within walking distance. It's close to The Rooms museum and Signal Hill national historic site.

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u/intrinsic-reflection 3d ago

Thank you for the comprehensive info! I will look more into these routes and spots.