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Any personal experiences out there?
Yeah, in all likelihood I'll be taking the bus to SJPdP. I have reservations at an albergue there already arranged, so I'm not concerned about finding accommodations.First congrats on going again. I just took the bus from Pamplona to SJPP a few weeks ago. I thought it was super easy and would do it again. Not sure if the Alsa bus that you took before dropped you off at the same bus station, but if it does, you may recall it's close to the city center. So as Julia wrote, relax and have a drink/Tapas and the 2 hrs will fly .
On locating pilgrims to share a taxi ride. I was at the bus station about 45 minutes early and yes there were plenty pilgrims waiting there. However most of them already purchased their bus ticket or were in line to do so. You could obviously try, and if it doesn't work you can still take the bus.
I also posted once a taxi share on this forum prior to my trip. That didn't work out.
Buen Camino !
I looked it up and yes it is the same bus station.Yeah, in all likelihood I'll be taking the bus to SJPdP. I have reservations at an albergue there already arranged, so I'm not concerned about finding accommodations.
I'd be taking the ALSA bus from Madrid airport T4 to Pamplona. I'm under the assumption that the ALSA bus to SJPdP leaves from the same station that I arrive at from Madrid.
Thanks.I looked it up and yes it is the same bus station.
Great. Enjoy! I've only been back 12 days and want to go again ha ha. Oh well......next yearThanks.
Just got my ALSA bus tickets online.
Thanks, I would have happily done that 30 years ago when I was young, foolish and fast. Nowadays molasses flows faster in the winter than I move. I'm afraid I'd end up with hoof-prints all over my back.Mark, if you happen to be in Pamplona in the next few days, I can think of something to keep you occupied while waiting for your bus to SJPP:
Put on white t-shirt and a red bandana and walk aimlessly around Pamplona. In case you spot a large animal with two horns approaching you in a fast manner, turn around and start moving in the opposite direction. As fast as you can...
San Fermin/Running of the bulls: Pamplona 4th-16th July 2016
It might be motivation to get back to that sub-45 min 10km timeThanks, I would have happily done that 30 years ago when I was young, foolish and fast. Nowadays molasses flows faster in the winter than I move. I'm afraid I'd end up with hoof-prints all over my back.
So don't lose track of time and miss the bus!relax and have a drink/Tapas and the 2 hrs will fly .
Man, that ain't never gonna happen, ha ha.It might be motivation to get back to that sub-45 min 10km time.
Thanks....So don't lose track of time and miss the bus!
A very Buen Camino to you Mark...being able to do the Frances is better than a sub-45 any day!
I've been to Pamplona 4-5 times before. I'm content to chill out at the bus station for two hours waiting. Besides, I'll be in Pamplona again just a few days after that.
Youngster? Ummm, I'm 55 years old, but I will definitely take the compliment.Five times in Pamplona and you never wanted to check out the incredible Camino del Norte? San Sebastian is just 1 hour away from Pamplona by bus. That's the right place for the youngsters like you
Yeah, in all likelihood I'll be taking the bus to SJPdP. I have reservations at an albergue there already arranged, so I'm not concerned about finding accommodations.
I'd be taking the ALSA bus from Madrid airport T4 to Pamplona. I'm under the assumption that the ALSA bus to SJPdP leaves from the same station that I arrive at from Madrid.
I made my ALSA bus reservations online before I left the US and paid with paypal. You even pick your seat on the bus. I made the reservations all the way to SJPdP, and did get there in the afternoon after waiting in the Pamplona bus station a couple of hours. If you can share a taxi, that would definitely be better. Gives you more time in SJPdP.Hi I'm wondering what your experience was/is taking the ALSA bus from Madrid T4 to Pamplona? I'm looking tom taxi share to SJPP since the ALSA overnight bus arrives in Pamplona at 06:30AM, Ill spend a few hours in P picking up a pair trekking poles, nail clippers etc (not checking my backpack in Ryanair) then would like not to wait till 14:30 to bus it to SJPP, so I can check in to Beiliri albergue and stroll around SJPP to start to Valcarlos next day.
Thanks, I've made my online ALSA reservation already but because bus arrives in Pamplona at 6:30AM i would like to get over to SJPP, i reserved a pilgrim taxi w option to share, i might meet a fellow pilgrim on the bus if not I'm treating myself to the taxi since I'm a non smoker non drinker. ThanksI made my ALSA bus reservations online before I left the US and paid with paypal. You even pick your seat on the bus. I made the reservations all the way to SJPdP, and did get there in the afternoon after waiting in the Pamplona bus station a couple of hours. If you can share a taxi, that would definitely be better. Gives you more time in SJPdP.
Riding the ALSA buses is okay. They're comfortable and air conditioned. You walk out of the terminal and board it about 50 meters away, and ALSA does have a kiosk right next to the exit if you have any questions. The bus to Pamplona was pretty full, but you stop in Soria and change buses. The bus station in Soria is small and they park right next to the bus you are changing to. You grab your pack from the luggage hold and put in the bus yourself. The bus from Soria to Pamplona was not full at all. I had a whole row of seats in the back and took a nap. The bus from Pamplona to SJPdP wasn't 100% full either.
All in all, I had a user friendly experience on the buses.
Thanks, Kanga - I wasn't really worried, but your post reassures me a lot! I arrive Pamplona May 22, 2017, so I'll just get to the bus station and wait for the next bus to SJPP. Gracias!I caught the bus. It is so cheap there is no way I could justify a taxi, even a shared one. As the bus went up, up, up, and then down, down, down - I thought, blimey, why am I doing this again! But did not regret it later.
Thanks, I've made my online ALSA reservation already but because bus arrives in Pamplona at 6:30AM i would like to get over to SJPP, i reserved a pilgrim taxi w option to share, i might meet a fellow pilgrim on the bus if not I'm treating myself to the taxi since I'm a non smoker non drinker. Thanks
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