The most popular mode of transportation on the Côte d'Azur, and Joan-les-Pins is no exception, is the car. But if you prefer public transportation, getting anywhere on the coast is easy. However, in the case of Joan-les-Pins, the final stop is not the resort itself, but Antibes (the former is considered one of the quarters of the latter).
The undeniable advantage of public transportation on the Côte d'Azur is the lack of schedule disruptions, as well as a busy route through almost all the coastal towns. Just be aware that buses make stops on demand (press the button on the handrail and the driver will light up "Arret demande").
If you're standing at a bus stop and see the right bus number approaching, it's best to vote. Entrance to the bus is through the front door only, and there are two composters there, through which you must be sure to pass your ticket.
Routes and fares in and around Juan-les-Pins can be found here.
Travel Tips
In the public transport system of Juan-les-Pins, as throughout the French Riviera, a unified fare applies. The price of a single journey is 1 EUR. The ticket is valid for 74 minutes and allows for one transfer in the same direction (it cannot be used for the return trip). Don’t forget to validate your ticket — fines for traveling without a ticket or with an unvalidated one can be significant (up to 30–45 EUR).
Transport Routes
If before heading to Juan-les-Pins you would like to explore Nice, you can reach the city center from the airport by bus No. 98 (to Nice Riquier railway station via Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town) or bus No. 99 (to the main railway station Nice Ville). The ticket costs about 2 EUR. It also serves as a day pass (Pass 1 jour), valid for 24 hours on all public transport (in Nice also valid on the tram).
On the bus, you can purchase a single ticket (solo) or a day pass (Pass 1 jour) directly from the driver. At ticket machines at bus stops you can buy solo tickets, multi (10 rides), Pass 1 jour, and Pass 7 jour (a 7-day pass for 20 EUR, valid for 7 days from the first validation). Payment can be made in cash up to 60 EUR or by bank card (minimum 2 EUR).
A faster option is the train (a railway station is located near Terminal 1 of Nice Airport). You can check train schedules here.
Information on taxi fares in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins is available here.
