Ride share From Pamplona to SJPdP on Sunday, June 30, 2024

[ALee]

Hi,
I am from NY and I am arriving in Pamplona on Sunday, June 30, 2024 on the 13:46 train from Madrid. I am looking to share a taxi to SJPP. I understand that the only bus leaves at 12 pm and the taxi fare alone is quite expensive. Any other cheaper options of getting to SJPP? Or is anyone interested in sharing a taxi?

 

[CWBuff]

Hello and welcome to the Forum

Hi,
Any other cheaper options of getting to SJPP? Or is anyone interested in sharing a taxi?

those two do not have to be mutually exclusive (if you DO find some folks to share the ride, that is).
Aside my joke - sorry cannot help you much as I would like to as my way to get to SJ goes through Paris...
that said - perhaps stay overnight in Pamplona and catch the noon bus the next day?

Good luck and Buen Camino

 

[ALee]

Yes, thank you. I guess Sunday afternoon is not a popular to arrive at SJPP

 

[CWBuff]

Some folks will tell you not to start your hike on the weekend. To me, any day of the week is as good as any to arrive into SJPdP. I would not dream of doing so without a reservation (so it matters not to me what day and\or time of the day it is) and as I said - I go through Paris where I spend the night prior to (again no rush to 'get somewhere ASAP' esp flying from US); which is why I suggested taking it easy on your 'big' travel day and unwind in Pamplona and take that bus next day if possible (1 private room in albergue will probably still be cheaper than a taxi ride if you do not find someone to share the cost) ... and you're fresh and rested...

 

[ALee]

I am planning to start my hike on Monday afternoon to Orisson only. I have reservations for Sunday night at SJPP. and Monday night at Borda. I guess staying in Pamplona might be cheaper than the taxi fare. Thanks

 

[CWBuff]

You are all set with your choices
Buen Camino

 

[Aussiewanderer]

Hi,
I am from NY and I am arriving in Pamplona on Sunday, June 30, 2024 on the 13:46 train from Madrid. I am looking to share a taxi to SJPP. I understand that the only bus leaves at 12 pm and the taxi fare alone is quite expensive. Any other cheaper options of getting to SJPP? Or is anyone interested in sharing a taxi

That seems like a very long way to go via Taxi.. did you fully research all options ? There are ride shares available but I dont know if you speak Spanish ? Often times the couriers who run the bags from all the legs town to town will take you as a paying passenger for alot cheaper. I would contact them, probably look at trying to catch a ride with them from Pamplona to the nearest border town I think is Roncesvalles and then from there try to get the French one back over to SJPP.... but you may end up having to spend a night in Pamplona to match up with their schedule... But it would be wayyyyy cheaper... Also remember they are doing you the favor... so be generous.. buy them lunch or drink you know.. it goes a long way... Good Luck

 

[dnlpaz]

Hi,
I am from NY and I am arriving in Pamplona on Sunday, June 30, 2024 on the 13:46 train from Madrid. I am looking to share a taxi to SJPP. I understand that the only bus leaves at 12 pm and the taxi fare alone is quite expensive. Any other cheaper options of getting to SJPP? Or is anyone interested in sharing a taxi?

Check the "Taxi peregrino" https://taxipamplona.com/en/the-way/. They may help you to share their taxi.
Good luck

Daniel

 

[Kellyt]

I took the taxi from Pamplona. I didn't think I had any other options. Like you, I arrived after the bus, and had reservations in SJPP and Borda. Cost $125 euro