Navigating Manado, Indonesia

Manado, the second-largest city in North Sulawesi, is celebrated for its breathtaking natural landscapes and friendly locals. The city features stunning mountain vistas, beautiful ocean views, and captivating underwater sights.

Though it covers a relatively small area of 162.5 km², a variety of transportation options are available for exploring the city. Here are some suggestions:

Transportation Options in Manado

1. Motorized Rickshaw (Bentor)

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2. Bendi

Bendi, a traditional mode of transportation in Manado

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3. Mikrolet

Overview: Mikrolet is another term for Angkot (angkutan kota, which translates to urban transport in English). You can find Mikrolet in numerous cities across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Balikpapan, Yogyakarta, and others. However, what sets Manado’s Mikrolet apart is that they all share the same color scheme.

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Code	Route
01	Downtown - Malalayang
02	Downtown - Malalayang via Kampus
05	Malalayang Terminal - Karombasan Terminal
09	Downtown - Karombasan via Samrat
10	Downtown - Karombasan via Kembang
12	Downtown - Winangun
13	Downtown - Korambas via 17 Agustus
14	Downtown - Karombasan via 17 Agustus
15	Downtown - Karombasan via Teling
21	Downtown - Paal Dua
22	Downtown - Perkamil

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4. DAMRI Bus

Overview: DAMRI is a fantastic choice for public transport to and from the airport in Manado. With a variety of routes available, there are at least five DAMRI bus lines operating in the city. Below, you'll find the details for each route:

No	Route	Operational Hour	Travel Time
01	Sam Ratulangi Airport to Boulevard or downtown	From the airport: 07.00 am & 12.00 pm and 05.00 & 11.00 pm. From Boulevard: 04.00 & 09.00 am and 03.00 & 08.00 pm.	30 minutes
02	Sam Ratulangi Airport to Bitung	From the airport: 07.00 & 11.00 am. From Bitung 03.30 & 09.00 am.	60 minutes
03	Sam Ratulangi Airport to Tomohon	From the airport: 07.00 am & 02.00 pm. From Tomohon 03.00 & 09.00 am.	60 minutes
04	Sam Ratulangi Airport to Amurang	From the airport: 07.00 am & 03.00 pm. From Amurang 03.00 & 09.00 am.	2 hours
05	Sam Ratulangi Airport to Kotamobagu	From the airport: 02.00 pm. From Kotamobagu 08.00 am.	4 hours