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Bus Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview
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Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Bus
Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
How long is the trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth by bus?
The bus ride from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth takes 15h 25m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Port Elizabeth in 13h 20m
What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth are 892 km (553 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) in Port Elizabeth.
What is the cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. With a starting ticket price of US$22, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
The bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth will cost you US$37, on average.
Is there an overnight bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Yes! If you're heading from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, you'll find buses departing until 7:30pm and arriving the next day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-05-02.
Usually SLEEPLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Johannesburg
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Popular Buses Connecting Port Elizabeth
Buses Leaving from Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
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Buses Going to Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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- Bloemfontein - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Knysna - Port Elizabeth
- George - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Cradock - Port Elizabeth
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Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
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- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Durban - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
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- Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus from Idutywa to Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Durban
- Margate - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
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- Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
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