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Getting around Macau

How to travel around Macau — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Free casino shuttles

Free casino shuttles
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Resorts run free buses from the ferry terminals and border to their own properties, usable by anyone.

2. Buses

Buses
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Cheap and comprehensive across the peninsula and islands.

3. Macau Light Rapid Transit

Macau Light Rapid Transit
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An automated line serving Taipa, Cotai and the ferry terminal.

4. Ferries from Hong Kong

Ferries from Hong Kong
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About an hour from Sheung Wan or Kowloon.

5. Taxi

Taxi
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Metered, but known for refusing short trips.

Watch outOff-meter fixed fares between casino districts and route padding.

Booking apps in Macau

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Macau Pass

Stored-value card for buses and small purchases across the territory.

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