The MTR is the primary public transport in the urban area, consisting of nine lines (six from the MTR Corporation and three from the former Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation) that connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, including Tsuen Wan, Tung Chung, Tseung Kwan O, Sheung Shui, Ma On Shan, Yuen Long, and Tuen Mun. Trains run from approximately 6:00 AM until midnight, with departures every few minutes. Fares range from $4 (for two stations) to $51 (from Lo Wu to Disneyland).
•Buses: Operated by several companies: New World First Bus, which operates some routes on Hong Kong Island; Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB), which operates throughout Kowloon and the New Territories; Citybus, which operates some routes on Hong Kong Island (all three companies operate cross-harbor tunnel or airport routes); New Lantao Bus, which operates only a dozen routes on Lantau Island and two routes to the Shenzhen Bay Port; and Long Win Bus, a subsidiary of KMB, which provides bus services between the New Territories and the airport. Urban fares start from over $2 per trip.
•Public Light Buses (Minibuses): Divided into green-topped (scheduled) and red-topped types, with fares similar to those of buses.
•Light Rail: Operates between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long in the New Territories, with connecting buses to more remote areas.
•Tram: Operates only in the urban area of Hong Kong Island (the northern side). It is the most affordable option (currently $3), but it is slower. It is a very pleasant way to travel for short distances or for sightseeing in the city.
•Ferry Services: Provided by companies such as Star Ferry, New World First Ferry, Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry, Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry, and others, offering regular ferry services.
