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Air
Samoa Air (tel: 699 9106; fax: 699 1958; e-mail: alavigne@samoaair.com; website: www.samoaair.com) operates daily scheduled flights to Apia, Maota, Ofu, Olosega and Ta’u carrying up to 18 passengers.

Sea
There is a weekly ferry service from Pago Pago to the Manu’a Islands. A government-run excursion boat sails regularly around Tutuila, calling at the north coast villages of Afono, Vatia and Fagasa. Contact the local authorities for details.

Road
There are 150km (93 miles) of paved roads and 200km (125 miles) of unpaved or secondary roads throughout the islands. Traffic drives on the right. Bus: A local service operates between the airport and the centre of Pago Pago. The Aiga bus operates an inexpensive but unscheduled service between Fagatogo and outlying villages. Taxi: Plentiful; the government-fixed fares are displayed in all taxis. Car hire: Available; local companies impose a minimum age of 21 for drivers. Documentation: An International Driving Permit or valid national driving licence will be accepted.
   
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