Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:39 PM SAST.
Get from Cape Town to Jamestown
The journey takes about 18 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Jamestown?
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Jamestown
- A
Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)
Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6), Jamestown, 9742, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Jamestown, ZA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Jamestown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Jamestown start from $67. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Jamestown?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Jamestown is 18h 40m, covering a distance of 845 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Jamestown route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Jamestown?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Jamestown at 7:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Jamestown?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Jamestown generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Jamestown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Jamestown?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Jamestown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Jamestown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Jamestown, ZA was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $85To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Jamestown, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $85 to $126 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Jamestown, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-10.
