Intercape receives high praise for its punctuality, professional and friendly drivers, clean buses, and overall enjoyable travel experiences. Many users appreciate the comfort of the seating and timely arrivals at destinations. However, some reviews mention occasional delays in departure or arrival times as well as issues with cleanliness in bus toilets. Despite these minor concerns, travelers express satisfaction with their journeys on Intercape's services.
Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
Drivers are the best in respect of communication, bus are clean was an awesome experience once again
5 out of 5 stars
Xolisile K.
The service of the drivers was extremely excellent, my bus was 606.both drivers where helpful and on time.
5 out of 5 stars
Sobo N.
Waited an hour and a half for the bus but the drive was very quick. Inside the bus it's nice and comfortable and warm.
Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
Intercity Xpress Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
The bus never arrived at pic up point until I decided to Uber to ultra city n the bus was gone left me behind I caught the bus at Dutywa I had to call them as a driver to wait for me
1 out of 5 stars
Sylvia G.
Bus was 1hour late from Mthatha to PE then the toilet was full of waist. Other than that the drivers were friendly and drives very carefully
2 out of 5 stars
Asekho G.
Their toilet/the toilet was not in a user friendly state and it made travelling with a child very difficult.
Users have highlighted the professionalism of the driver, who ensured a safe journey without speeding. The bus was noted for its cleanliness and convenient phone charger ports. However, there were concerns about unclean toilets and delays in arrival times beyond what was scheduled.
Big Sky Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
I would like to bring to your attention that during my recent trip, the bus air conditioner was not working, and it was very cold inside. This made the journey uncomfortable.
1 out of 5 stars
Phathiswa N.
The bus was supposed to pick me up at 11:24 but it arrived at 1:00. Driver was nice n driving carefully but problem we’re passagers that keep delaying him and when he leave them he was told to drive back n fetch them of which was unfair for us
1 out of 5 stars
Sesiphiwe M.
Driver was professional, he drove safely not over speeding.
I didn't like that the bus arrived later at bus stopped as it was written that it will arrived at 23:25 but arrived after 00:00
Customers have mixed feelings about the service. Some appreciate the driver's skills, while others mention significant delays in departure times compared to schedule.
Eagle Liner Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
They don't leave on time. Itnis not possible to select seat. The bus doesn't have aire conditioner. The seat doesn't recline so for long travel it is vert unconfortable
3 out of 5 stars
Anna P.
First time traveling with eagle liner and was disappointment as we waited for 3 hours in East London because bus didn't have permit😔. Can this be avoided in future.
2 out of 5 stars
Olwethu M.
the driver was a great driver
i didnt like that we left at 3 but we were suppose to leave at 12
Based on 2721 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $24
APMWC Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
I enjoyed absolutely nothing, the bus was extremely late, there was overlap with people sitting on the floor. I will never use Apm buses again
1 out of 5 stars
Zizo N.
Bus drivers did not even know where to leave us. How can a bus driver ask travellers for directions. Most of the times, us as passengers depend on them for safety.
They left me on the road in a very dangerous place at 1am. And the bus arrived 3 hours late to my destination.
They have stops that are not communicated to the passengers😭😭😭 I would never take this bus ever ever again
1 out of 5 stars
Zanele H.
Everything was just horrible. The drivers were doing as they please. They deliberately delayed us, and when we called them out they gave a nasty attitude.
Customers have mixed feelings about the service. Some appreciate the driver's skills, while others mention significant delays in departure times compared to schedule.
Eagle Liner Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews
They don't leave on time. Itnis not possible to select seat. The bus doesn't have aire conditioner. The seat doesn't recline so for long travel it is vert unconfortable
3 out of 5 stars
Anna P.
First time traveling with eagle liner and was disappointment as we waited for 3 hours in East London because bus didn't have permit😔. Can this be avoided in future.
2 out of 5 stars
Olwethu M.
the driver was a great driver
i didnt like that we left at 3 but we were suppose to leave at 12
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth by bus
How far is Mthatha from Port Elizabeth?
The distance separating Mthatha and Port Elizabeth is 247 miles (398 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?
Most of the buses traveling from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and arrive at Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/19
$20
11/20
$21
Today
$23
11/22
$21
11/23
$26
11/24
$21
11/25
$21
11/26
$21
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $20
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $51 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $20
