Enjoy a Hassle-Free Trip to Yas Island With Yas Express Shuttle Bus Service

Planning to explore the stunning Yas Island in Abu Dhabi? If yes, you must be looking for ways to travel to the island. The good news? Yas Island operates a complimentary Yas Express shuttle service within the island and from different Emirates.

Whether you’re a tourist in Dubai or a local of Sharjah, commuting to the island is hassle-free. With Yas Express, ticking off your bucket list has never been this easy. But what about the bus routes and timings? Read ahead to get a complete idea of travelling via this shuttle bus.

• Overview
• Yas Express Routes
• Bus Timings and Stops
• How to Book a Ticket
• Contact Information
• FAQs

Overview

Yas Island is a stunning man-made attraction offering thrill, water and adventurous experiences for the whole family. With the growing number of tourists visiting the island, Miral Destinations LLC has introduced a free shuttle service.

Travelling to the island from across the Emirates is now quick and hassle-free with the Yas Express bus. Operating on different routes, the bus connects tourists to the main attractions within Yas Island. This complimentary bus service also operates from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah to Yas Island.

By using this service, you can save travel costs and enjoy a safe journey in a Wi-Fi-enabled, air-conditioned bus service.

Yas Express Routes

Yas Express routes operate seven days a week and cover main areas within the Emirates. From theme parks to hotels, you can travel for free and without worries to your destination in Yas Island. Here are the routes operating from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other Emirates to Yas Island:

• Yas Island Internal Routes (Route 1 to Route 5)
• Abu Dhabi City to Yas Island Routes (A1 to A19)
• Dubai to Yas Island Routes (D1 to D16)
• Ras Al Khaimah to Yas Island Route (R1)
• Sharjah to Yas Island Route (S1)
• Ajman to Yas Island Routes (A1 and A2)

Yas Express Bus Timings and Stops

Yas Express operates on different intercity and intracity routes, connecting tourists to shopping destinations, theme parks and hotels. Here’s all you need to know about Yas Express bus timings and stops:

1. Yas Island Internal Routes

Yas Island operates five internal routes that cover the island’s major attractions. Here’s a brief on these routes:

Route Y1

Yas Express buses run every 30 minutes between Hilton Abu Dhabi and Seaworld Abu Dhabi. Here’s a brief on all the routes and timings of Route Y1:

Y1 A

Y1 B

Route Y2

Route Y2 starts from Yas Plaza hotels and ends at Seaworld while stopping at all Yas Island theme parks. Buses run every 30 minutes on the following schedule:

Y2 A

Y2 B

Route Y3

Are you staying on Yas Island and want to book a group tour to experience the best things to do on Yas Island? Book an on-demand service (Route Y3), available daily between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Easily book this service at the hotel concierge desk for a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 30 guests.

Route Y4

Route Y4 buses operate from Waters Edge to Masdar City between 10:30 am and 10:55 pm daily. These buses operate on a loop throughout the day via the following stops:

• Waters Edge
• Yas Mall North Entrance
• Ansam
• Masdar City
• Mayan
• Yas Bay
• Ferrari World / Yas Mall
• Seaworld Abu Dhabi
• Yas Waterworld / Warner Bros. World

Route Y5

If you’re a tourist coming to Abu Dhabi, you can take Route Y5 from Zayed International Airport. This route operates four buses at these timings:

• 11:00 pm to 02:18 am
• 06:00 am to 09:18 am
• 11:00 pm to 02:18 pm
• 07:00 pm to 10:18 pm

Here are the bus stops that fall on Route Y5:

• Zayed International Airport
• Hilton Abu Dhabi
• W Abu Dhabi
• Yas Plaza Hotels
• The WB Hotels / Double Tree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences

2. Abu Dhabi City to Yas Island Routes

Yas Express Abu Dhabi shuttle service runs on a loop from different locations in Abu Dhabi to Yas Island. Here are the Abu Dhabi City routes:

• Route A1 – Khalifa A and Al Raha
• Route A2 – Saadiyat Island
• Route A3 – City Downtown
• Route A4 – Eastern Mangroves
• Route A5 – ADNEC
• Route A6 – Corniche Road
• Route A7 – Tourist Club
• Route A8 – Khalifa City
• Route A9 – Abu Dhabi City
• Route A10 – Abu Dhabi City
• Route A11 – Abu Dhabi City
• Route A12 – Abu Dhabi City
• Route A13 – City Downtown
• Route A14 – ADNEC
• Route A15 – Corniche Road
• Route A16 – Al Maqta
• Route A17 – Corniche Route
• Route A18 – Corniche Route
• Route A19 – Sheraton Khaldiya

3. Dubai to Yas Island Routes

Yas Express operates 16 routes from Dubai to Yas Island, covering the main areas within Dubai. Here are the different routes:

• Route D1 – Al Barsha
• Route D2 – Al Barsha
• Route D3 – Dubai Marina
• Route D4 – DXB City
• Route D5 – JBR
• Route D6 – JBR
• Route D7 – Sheikh Zayed Road
• Route D8 – Sheikh Zayed Road
• Route D9 – Dubai Downtown
• Route D10 – Al Karama District
• Route D11 – Sheikh Zayed Road
• Route D12 – Deira
• Route D13 – Deira City Centre
• Route D14 – Al Barsha
• Route D15 – Jebel Ali
• Route D16 – Al Seef

4. Ras Al Khaimah to Yas Island Routes

As per the Yas Express bus schedule, R1 operates between Ras Al Khaimah and Yas Island. The bus operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 09:00 am and 08:17 pm.

5. Sharjah to Yas Island Route

Route S1 operates every Thursday from Sharjah to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The bus operates between 09:30 am and 09:45 pm.

6. Ajman to Yas Island Routes

Yas Express operates between Ajman and Abu Dhabi on two routes: AJ1 and AJ2. AJ1 shuttle service runs every Saturday, while AJ2 operates on Sundays only. As for the timings, AJ1 operates between 09:30 am and 09:45 pm while AJ2 operates between 09:30 am and 09:20 pm.

Note: For complete bus timings of intercity routes, check out the Yas Island official website.

How to Book a Ticket

Travelling via Yas Express is free of cost, and the best part is that no prior registration is required to board a bus. Simply, view the Yas Express timetable, book a Yas Island attraction or hotel voucher, show it to the service representative and board the bus.

Yas Express Contact

If you have any queries or complaints, call +971-56-341-5895 and receive a quick answer to your questions. For further details, visit the Yas Island website.

FAQs

That’s all you need to know about the Yas Express shuttle. This safe and free bus service is your ticket to exploring the stunning attractions on Yas Island. It’s time to head out for a much-needed escape to this man-made wonder. Happy journey!

If you’re a tourist in Abu Dhabi, you can explore the city for free with the Experience Abu Dhabi shuttle bus service.

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