Eve Alexandra
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- 2017 Astorga-SDC, April 2022 SJPP-Muxia
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As mentioned in another thread, Express Bouricott is not allowed to pick up in Spain.Since the bus isn’t going to be running till April, Is it better to try to get from Pamplona to Bayonne in order to get to SJPP? Or take the bus I *think is still running to Roncesvalles and then contact Express Bourricot to try to get a ride from Roncesvalles to SJPP?
Caroline at Express Bourricot is not allowed to pick up in Spain. I went with her in 2011 and she had just been fined by a Spanish court.
Yes, taxis can cross over, but I don't believe that Spanish taxis can pick up in France, and vice versa.I had no idea. Thank you. I must have missed that other conversation. Are there any taxis that can cross over? Because if there’s no way then I’m definitely going to have to find a way to get to Bayonne.
Take a look at Rome2Rio, there are 2 Alsa buses every day and Rome2Rio lists rideshare as an option. There is no rule that says you have to start in SJPdP and the potential for bad weather that time could really play havoc with your plans.
There is a good reason there are no buses in March. The weather and the lack of demand, let that guide your decision.The bus they mention for Pamplona to SJPP...once you put in dates in March there aren't any available. Same with Bayonne. The rideshare is BlaBlaCar, which is locals who will give you a lift, not a taxi. My friend who lives in Valencia mentioned that option to me. I have considered it but I wanted to exhaust public transportation options first, just because of being female and a solo traveler. If anyone has had positive experiences with BlaBla, I'd be grateful to hear about it.
I could start in Roncesvalles. I've just always really wanted to start in SJPP. If I have to, I'll do that.
There is a good reason there are no buses in March. The weather and the lack of demand, let that guide your decision.
I don't know how up to date the list is: On the website of the church/parish of Roncesvalles, there is a list of taxis that can take you from Roncesvalles to Saint Jean Pied de Port.I had no idea. Thank you. I must have missed that other conversation. Are there any taxis that can cross over? Because if there’s no way then I’m definitely going to have to find a way to get to Bayonne.
Or spend 104 euro to get there on time, with Teletaxi San Fermin.
Make sure to reserve in advance and ask to be pooled with other pilgrims if possible. Also, keep an eye out for other pilgrims on the train or bus that you take to Pamplona and ask them if they want to share with you.
I met my first pilgrim friend at the train station in Pamplona, so start looking there.That's a good idea! Anyone in a backpack and socks with sandals and a shell will be hard to miss! lol
You could try walking.Since the bus isn’t going to be running till April, Is it better to try to get from Pamplona to Bayonne in order to get to SJPP? Or take the bus I *think is still running to Roncesvalles and then contact Express Bourricot to try to get a ride from Roncesvalles to SJPP?
Hi Eve, I have the same challenge as I’ll be wanting to cross from Roncesvalles to SJPP on the 4th March. I think it’ll end up as a taxi trip unfortunatelySince the bus isn’t going to be running till April, Is it better to try to get from Pamplona to Bayonne in order to get to SJPP? Or take the bus I *think is still running to Roncesvalles and then contact Express Bourricot to try to get a ride from Roncesvalles to SJPP?
I have booked a Alsa bus from Madrid to Bayona (Bayonne) for 7 May 2022.Since the bus isn’t going to be running till April, Is it better to try to get from Pamplona to Bayonne in order to get to SJPP? Or take the bus I *think is still running to Roncesvalles and then contact Express Bourricot to try to get a ride from Roncesvalles to SJPP?
Busses will be up and running in May.I have booked a Alsa bus from Madrid to Bayona (Bayonne) for 7 May 2022.
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