Commuting times

Shirl1

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Member since 10 August 2018

Shirl1

07 December 2018 05:52:44

Shirl1

07 December 2018 05:52:44

We have recently arrived in Mauritius and we are looking for a house. Please can you advise realistic commuting times from West Coast (Tamarin, Flic en Flac or Albion) to Phoenix (for school) and Port Louis / Ebene (likely work places). We are trying to decide between preferred location of West Coast or whether to compromise and live inland to reduce commute. Thanks for your help.

WinstonH

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Member since 26 March 2016

Gros Bois, Grand Port

WinstonH

07 December 2018 14:20:30

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WinstonH

07 December 2018 14:20:30

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Gros Bois, Grand Port

By car

Flic en Flac to Port Louis: 30 mins depending on traffic jam
Flic en Flac to Phoenix: 15 mins
Flic en Flac to Ebene: 30 mins depending on traffic jam

Shirl1

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Member since 10 August 2018

Shirl1

07 December 2018 17:07:20

Shirl1

07 December 2018 17:07:20

Thank you - that's good! I heard horror stories of 2 hour commutes at peak time. Even if double to 1 hour at peak time, it's ok.

WinstonH

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Member since 26 March 2016

Gros Bois, Grand Port

WinstonH

07 December 2018 20:53:13

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WinstonH

07 December 2018 20:53:13

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Gros Bois, Grand Port

Shirl1 wrote:
Thank you - that's good! I heard horror stories of 2 hour commutes at peak time. Even if double to 1 hour at peak time, it's ok.

Well...I was a bit conservative in the figures I gave you. Depending on traffic jam especially in the morning and afternoon, the time taken to reach somewhere can well double or more.

Now if you are taking the bus, you should add around 30-45 mins to each journey.

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