There are 4 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George Airport (GRJ)plane PLZ - GRJ
- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort Westbus
8h 4mR 2,829–4,627Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to George Railway Stnbus
- Take the bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort Westbus
9h 59mR 1,064–1,361Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Beaufort West485.2 km
5h 23mDrive 485.2 km
- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort Westcar 485.2 km
5h 23mR 1,085–1,567
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to George Airport (GRJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West is to bus which costs R 1 000 - R 1 400 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Beaufort West via St Marks Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Beaufort West is 550 km. The road distance is 485.2 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Port Elizabeth station.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at George Railway Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West.
There are 93+ hotels available in Beaufort West.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and Beaufort West, South Africa?
You can take a vehicle from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Beaufort West via Port Elizabeth, George Railway Stn, and St Marks Square in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–3,100
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–5,500
Flights from Port Elizabeth to George Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–3,100
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Beaufort West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Beaufort West. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.