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Getting Around
Bus
Mumbai's signature red buses are one of the best ways to travel short distances in the city. Buses are operated by BEST, the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking. Buses tend to run at 20-minute intervals between 4:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., and like most other forms of transport they're best avoided during rush hours.
Trains
Mumbai's suburban train network is efficient, and is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to get around the city. Used by over five million passengers a day it is, however, crowded. There are only three suburban lines in Mumbai - Western Railway operates one from Churchgate, and Central Railway operates two from VT.
Taxi
South Mumbai has a huge fleet of metered black and yellow taxis, and catching a cab is by far the most convenient way to get around the city. Cool Cabs operate metered blue, air-conditioned taxis, which can also be booked over the phone. Pay as per the fare chart.
Auto-Rickshaws
Auto-rickshaws are cheaper than taxis and nimbler in traffic jams. They're best used for short jaunts rather than long hauls. They're prohibited from entering the city center and are confined to the areas north of Mahim Creek.
Boat
Ferries shuttle between the Gateway of India and Elephanta Island daily except on Mondays. You can take a hovercraft to suburbs like Vashi to save time. Boats are also a good way to get out of Mumbai to week-end excursions to the beaches and hamlets on the Konkan Coast.
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