How to share a private transfer between Arugam Bay and Sri Lanka’s south coast?
From messages by 6 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 33 days ago
From messages by 6 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 33 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers find people to share a transfer between Arugam Bay and Sri Lanka's south coast by posting in traveler chats: in August–September 2026 such posts covered Arugam Bay to Weligama/Midigama and Ahangama to Arugam Bay. Posts usually give the direction, date and departure time, and often state that taxi offers are not wanted. In September, for example, a car from Ahangama to Arugam Bay had two free seats, returning on 12 September.
In September 2026 a group driving from Ahangama to Arugam Bay for a surf competition offered two free seats in their car to split the transfer cost. They planned to return on 12 September. They added that they did not need transfer companies — only people to share the ride.
Similar requests appear on the northeast coast too: in September 2026 a traveler was looking for someone to split a transfer from Trincomalee to Pasikuda the next day, and asked in advance not to be offered taxis.
Travelers arriving in Colombo also look for ride-shares to the south: in August 2026 people asked who was landing on the morning of the 26th and heading towards Weligama and Ahangama, and earlier who was going from the airport towards Weligama after 5 pm the same day, to join a shared transfer.
For the Arugam Bay to Weligama or Midigama route, in August 2026 a traveler looked for people leaving within the next day or two to split the transfer cost. This suits those moving from the east coast to the south-coast surf spots. A post with specific dates makes it easier to find company.