The system's logic
Coastal trunk routes run frequent; mountain and village lines run purposeful (school/market timed). Everything west funnels through Costa Adeje's interchange — from there: airport expresses, Santa Cruz directs, La Laguna, even the daily Teide services. Think 'change at Adeje' and the map simplifies.
Rider craft
Board front, tap or show bono, sit left for ocean going south. Luggage bays open on airport lines. Drivers announce nothing — GPS-follow your stop or ask; passengers here actively help the visibly confused, it's charming. Last services run earlier than clubbers wish: check returns before committing to distance.
- Screenshot timetables; mountain-line signal gaps eat live apps.
- The 'bono' ten-trip card shares between travellers — one card, whole family (verify current rules).
- Market-day morning buses double as cultural immersion.
FAQ
Are buses accessible?
Low-floor with ramps on trunk routes; village lines vary (verify specific needs).
Do night buses exist?
Skeleton weekend services on southern strips only — the west sleeps; taxis take over.
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