Road distance

Road Distance ( in Kms) from the District Hq. in Kms) from the District Hq. Jowai to . . .

Guwahati	169
Shillong	66
Nongstoin	159
Nongpoh	119
Cherrapunjee	115
Tura	389
Williamnagar	378
Baghmara ( via Tura )	511
Amlarem	27
Khliehriat	34
Laskein	35
Thadlaskein	10
Saipung	84
Dawki	59
New Garampani	67

Most of the places are well connected by Private Buses, Indica & Sumo. There are also a few State Transport Buses connecting the places. Certain Blocks have their very own Society Buses that ply between Shillong and the District Hq. Jowai, almost everyday.

The main means of transport in this District ( and the State on the whole) is by Road. Truckers play an important role in transportation of goods.

One can also hire vehicles from the Jowai Market Stands for the purpose of traveling to distant villages and other very remote areas.

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FARES for Traveling ( Currency : INR ( Indian Rupees) ) per head basis

Destination To & From	By Sumo	By Indica	By Bus
Shillong <> Guwahati	Rs. 150	Rs. 200	Rs. 110
Shillong <> Jowai	Rs. 070	Rs. 070	Rs. 040
Jowai <> Khliehriat	Rs. 040	Rs. 040	Rs. 020
Jowai <> Laskein	Rs. 040	Rs. 040	Rs. 020
Jowai <> Amlarem	Rs. 040	Rs. 040	Rs. 020
Jowai <> Thadlaskein	Rs. 020	Rs. 020	Rs. 010
Jowai <> Saipung	Rs. 120	Rs. 120	Rs.100

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