Public transport Orihuela Costa
Public transport on the Orihuela Costa offers such exceptional value, that it provides an inexpensive and genuine alternative to car hire when visiting the Costa Blanca.Locally the public transport service on the Orihuela Costa is provided under the signature identity of "Costa Azul” and operated by the international public transport company Group Avanza (headquartered in Madrid)Operating a fleet of more than 1.800 modern buses throughout the Iberian peninsula, public transport and bus services form a route from Alicante-Elche international airport to local urbanisations and communities.A premium bus service runs between the airport and the port city of Torrevieja, with scheduled coaches linking the two destinations every day of the year including Sundays and public holidays. The luxury coaches offer a free on-board wifi connection for passengers, and travel along AP-7 toll motorway to avoid the notorious congestion on the N-332 coastal road that can cause serious delays to journeys during the summer months.With a scheduled journey time under 50 minutes, a regular timetable, and an adult ticket cost of just 7€, the service offers unbeatable value.Two regular public transport services connect Torrevieja with Orihuela Costa, using the University Hospital of Torrevieja as a connection hub.The Pink Line DF provides connections between the city, Punta Prima and Los Altos, whilst the Aqua Line E provides a local bus service between Torrevieja, Los Altos and Lago Jardin.Both lines operate a regular service timetable seven days a week, with ticket prices at a very affordable 1,35€. Two special public transport services supplement connections around the local area, with busses serving stops between Torrevieja Hospital and La Zenia Boulevard (shopping centre), and a separate southbound coastal service covering communities between La Zenia Boulevard and the health centre in Aguamarina (Cabo Roig). Special service bus routes operate only Monday – Friday, with no scheduled services for the weekends or public holidays.Costa Azul offers discounted tickets on their airport transport coach service. Children under 4 years travel free of charge, and residents over the age of 65 are eligible for a 30% discount on ticket prices upon presentation of a valid Spanish residence card, bringing the price comfortably under 5€ per person. Bus tickets to Alicante-Elche airport are available for purchase from Torrevieja Bus Station (Estacion de Autobuses de Torrevieja), or you can book them online and pay with Visa, Marstercard or Paypal.Alternatively, at Alicante airport you’ll find the bus stop on level 2, simply pay the driver as you board the bus. To contact Torrevieja Bus Station call +34 965 710 146, or to book tickets online just go to their official Avanza Group website.