Transport at SXM
11 ways to get to and from Sint Maarten: Boat · Shuttle · Bus · Taxi · Other · Rental.
Options
11
Modes
6
Boat
3 options
~25-30 min taxi SXM–Marigot · 20-25 min ferry crossing, plus immigration time
Approx. $20 one-way public ferry fare plus departure/port taxes per person, based on traveler reports
Shuttle
2 options
~Comparable to taxis: 10-20 min to Maho/Simpson Bay · 25-45 min to French side depending on traffic
$40-80 per vehicle for typical SXM–resort transfers, higher for longer French-side runs or luxury SUVs
Bus
1 option
~20-30 min SXM–Philipsburg · 25-35 min SXM–Marigot in light traffic, longer at rush hour
$1.50-2.00 per ride (cash)
Taxi
3 options
~10-20 min to nearby marinas/hotels · 30-50 min to distant villas or French side ports
$50-120 per vehicle depending on distance, vehicle class, and number of stops
Other
1 option
~10-20 min paperwork and pickup at or near SXM · 20-45 min typical drives to major resort areas
$35-60/day for compact with basic insurance (varies by season and agency)
Rental
1 option
~5-15 min rides within Maho/Simpson Bay · 30-45 min for cross-island trips, depending on traffic and hills
$35-50/day for 50-125cc scooters per traveler reports and shop listings