Hi Phuket peeps, coming over for the 1st time!

[seville]

All the way from the Island of Madness,

Sure a million times answered, but...

Want the best way to travel from Phuket to Penang, not flying. Thanks and tell an island girl what not to miss there. Flying in Tonight. Not sure what area of the island I'm staying.

Thanks a million. Need to cross over on the 10th.

[keestha]

Bus from Phuket town bus station to Had Yai, from there take a minivan to Penang. You'll be dropped right at Julia street, the local Khao San Road.

[falkan]

Phuket town busstation in town can hook you up with tickets all the way down..

Edited February 8, 2014 by falkan

[hkt83100]

you might google for something like

ferry phuket penang

if you want to do it in a different way....

[seville]

Thanks so much seems like a snap!!

[Kaymcdonnell]

Thanks so much seems like a snap!!

Best way i know as i have done it several times. Day before you travel you book the VIP bus which leaves phuket town at 9pm. When you arrive at Hat Yai you wait for the government bus which you can buy a ticket ( don't take the mini bus) The bus will leave at about 6 am and drop you on the mainland side. Get the ferry for about 20 bht to the island. If you are going for a visa i have a great friend there who can do everything for you. If you are not getting a visa he can offer some good advise on enjoying the area

[Kaymcdonnell]

Thanks so much seems like a snap!!

Best way i know as i have done it several times. Day before you travel you book the VIP bus which leaves phuket town at 9pm. When you arrive at Hat Yai you wait for the government bus which you can buy a ticket ( don't take the mini bus) The bus will leave at about 6 am and drop you on the mainland side. Get the ferry for about 20 bht to the island. If you are going for a visa i have a great friend there who can do everything for you. If you are not getting a visa he can offer some good advise on enjoying the area

total cost to get there, less than 1,000 bht

[NomadJoe]

If this for a visa run, check out the Phuket Visa Run Ride-Share Network FB page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402002616711342/

[KarenBravo]

Bus from Phuket town bus station to Had Yai, from there take a minivan to Penang. You'll be dropped right at Julia street, the local Khao San Road.

That would be Chulia street, not Julia street.