Bus to Ekamai question

[MJCM]

Because I do not like to stay in Bangkok and my Doctor's appointments are there I will travel by Bus to Ekamai and take the Skytrain to the Hospital.

 

Now my question

 

What time does the first bus to Ekamai leave from North Pattaya Bus Station?

 

I need to be in Bumrungrad Hospital at around 10am so would be prefer arriving in BKK at around 8:30am.

 

Another question

 

Previously you could get of the bus before Ekamai (forgot the name of the Skytrain station) because of possible traffic jams on Sukhumvit. Is that still possible? We won't take any luggage with us.

[scubascuba3]

First bus is 4.30am, should arrive 3.45\4am latest, you can book in advance now online.

 

https://pattayabus.com/#

 

Udom Suk is the earlier get off point, sky train there

[MJCM]

@scubascuba3

 

Perfect. Answers all my questions in one go

 

????

 

Edit: Yep Udom Suk thanks for that, I was thinking of the name, it beats the traffic on Sukhumvit getting off there.

Edited March 8, 2023 by MJCM

[MJCM]

Ooh that sckus. the first bus is 4:30am but then the next bus is 8am!

 

So to get there for my appointment on time I need to take the 4:30am Bus ????

 

[scubascuba3]

7 minutes ago, MJCM said:

Ooh that sckus. the first bus is 4:30am but then the next bus is 8am!

 

So to get there for my appointment on time I need to take the 4:30am Bus ????

 

Yep, i usually get the 4.30 bus, just don't be late, it will be full

[MJCM]

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

Yep, i usually get the 4.30 bus, just don't be late, it will be full

Have to talk to SWMBO maybe will decide to stay in BKK for the NIGHT, but if we go by BUS will book the tickets in advance (Appointment is for the 23rd)

[Danderman123]

A related question: how to get to the North Pattaya bus station without taking a taxi.

[Danderman123]

An alternate answer for the OP:

 

Take the Jomtien bus to Suvarnaphumi airport, rail link into Bangkok.

[champers]

33 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

A related question: how to get to the North Pattaya bus station without taking a taxi.

No baht busses run there anymore from Best supermarket unless you pay 60 Baht upfront. You might as well get a motorbike taxi. Bolt maybe?

Walking is the only other option.

[scubascuba3]

44 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

A related question: how to get to the North Pattaya bus station without taking a taxi.

Walk.  Best to get a Bolt, very cheap

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

A related question: how to get to the North Pattaya bus station without taking a taxi.

Motorcycle taxi.... baht bus down 2nd and then one from Best on North Rd. Bolt. Walk.

[Mentors65]

Take the sky train on Udom Suk. 

[MJCM]

19 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

An alternate answer for the OP:

 

Take the Jomtien bus to Suvarnaphumi airport, rail link into Bangkok.

First bus at 7am.

 

Don't think I will make it on time to be at the Hospital at 8:30am - 9am.

 

 

[MJCM]

Update:

 

My wife (and myself as well) doesn't want to

 

1- Get up at 3am to go for the 4:30am Bus

2- Stay the night in Bangkok

 

So I guess we are taking a taxi at 5:30-6am that will drop us off at either BTS Bang Na or BTS Udom Suk

 

Edited March 10, 2023 by MJCM