Bus from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on November 26
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Port Elizabeth Railway Station
Sommerset West - Shell Sir Lowrys , N2
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Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on November 27
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on November 28
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Cheapest
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Fastest
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Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on November 29
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Cheapest
Bus
Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
No tags
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Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
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Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Somerset West on December 2
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Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Cheapest
Bus
Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
No tags
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Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
No tags
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CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2)
No tags
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Compare 2 ways to go from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Somerset West. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have noted that the bus offers a luxurious travel experience, which is appreciated. However, there are consistent mentions of delays in departure and extended travel times to reach destinations.
Intercape Budgetliner Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews
I love the fact that I doesn’t have a toilet inside and I stops on garage for us to use garage toilets. I didn’t like charging points most of them were not working
5 out of 5 stars
Thembi S.
The driver was very rude showed us of putting bags in a wrong place nw he ddnt want to open the trailer
1 out of 5 stars
Sibulele M.
Everything about the trip except the bus being late for more than an hour at the point if departure.
Based on 2738 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 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 $22
APMWC Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews
I didn't enjoy the late departure and my Name was also not on the list then drivers almost left me at the bus stop.
I like the fact that although the bus was late but we arrived on time and safe in Cape Town.
Based on 3049 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $30
Big Sky Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews
I didn't enjoy anything the bus delay was 2hrs and stopped to every garage I spent the whole day and night in a bus and missed my scheduled meetings
1 out of 5 stars
Nobuzwe Julia S.
Bus was comfortable but driver was impatient and started driving before myself and my daughter even had a seat
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 Port Elizabeth Somerset West recent customer reviews
Very dirty and smelly. The toilets inside were extremely dirty and contaminated the bus with it’s unpleasant smell, even vomitted
Milta Coaches offers 2 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $35. The quickest ride takes around 617. Milta Coaches offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Based on 9150 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $21
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West by bus
What is the distance between Port Elizabeth and Somerset West?
The distance separating Port Elizabeth and Somerset West is 386 miles (622 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West?
If you're headed to Somerset West from Port Elizabeth, chances are that your bus will leave from Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central) and arrive at Shell Garage, Sir Lowry's Pass (N2). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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
11/24
$22
11/25
$21
Today
$21
11/27
$21
11/28
$21
11/29
$26
11/30
$25
12/01
$31
The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $69 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Somerset West based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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 Port Elizabeth to Somerset West was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21
