Cuba local transport (Especial train, taxis, buses, guagua & Viazul)
Guide To Local Transport In Cuba
Getting around in Cuba is easily accomplished via its local transport. The region has many transport services that can help you get from your hotel to the airport as well as take you sightseeing to the area’s many tourist hotspots.
Although the only international airport is in Havana, there are several landing zones for charter planes in Cuba. You can hire a car or jeep from these regions to take you to your destination. Alternatively, you could also take 
the Especial train, which runs daily between Havana and Santiago de Cuba, stopping at many towns en route.
Especial train
The Especial train comes with special cars for tourists. These cars come with comfortable, reclining seats, air-conditioning and a lot of legroom. One of these trains comes with a bar where tourists can buy food and drink during the journey. Refreshments are sold during the journey as well.
Buses (guagua) and Viazul
Visitors can also opt to use the buses or guagua as they are called by the locals; the bus services cover all the important areas in Cuba and are more frequent. A special tourist bus called Viazul also operates between the main cities if you are looking to travel by a bus replete with air-conditioning and comfortable seats.
Taxis
Taxis are available on practically every street corner and work out much cheaper than most public transport if you are part of a group.
Local buses
Local buses, for which tickets cost less than a peso and camiones (trucks) will pick up passengers in the back of their truck for a fee. Alternatively, hitchhiking is a very safe option in Cuba and is accepted as part of the culture.
Car Rental Hire
Hiring a car and driving around the main island is certainly one possiblity. More about Car Rentals in Cuba.
Extra information:
- If you are in business, there are and will in future years, more investment opportunites in Cuba. Although restricted at this time, the country could be a goldmine in the coming years, particular with regards to tourism.
