Transportation
Trains and taxis run often to Cape Town, which is less than 40 minutes by car. Although there is no bus service to travel between Stellenbosch and Cape Town, it is possible to travel by rail. For more information regarding costs and the train schedule, you can visit the website of Metrorail. Longer distances can be travelled by bus, train or airplane. With a student card the train will be the least expensive way of travelling, but it will take a lot more time than travelling by bus, or flying if it’s a very long distance. There are a number of bus services and airline companies in South Africa, and you can find information about them and make bookings quite easily on the internet. The best way to get around locally (especially around Cape Town) is to hop on a minibus taxi! They are cheap, and super convenient!
First-class train services between Cape Town and Stellenbosch or car rentals are recommended. There are several reliable taxi services also available. Students and visitors can also rent vehicles to get around the Western Cape. If you have questions about reputable taxi companies or rental cars, inquire with SU or local restaurants/hotels. Note that only students 21 and older may rent a car in South Africa.
No train or underground services are available from the airport. A number of taxi services are not recommended. Should you, however, have no alternative as to use a taxi service, please make enquiries in the airport terminal building about a reputable service.
Students can use http://maties.findalift.co.za/ to find lifts with others going to Cape Town or other areas of interest. The university recommends the use of the campus shuttle bus to travel from the campus periphery to the campus centre.
SU recommends Calvyn Heyns or Stellie Shuttle for shuttles between CT and Stellenbosch.
Calvyn Heyns: 084-290-0460 or 021-887-6967 email: calvynstours@yahoo.com
Stellies shuttle & wine tasting: Herschill — Cell: 0791529551/0723947623 Email: stelliesshuttle@gmail.com Airport student special @ R180 (approximately $20 USD)