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 When coming from [[Kaunas]] ask the driver politely if he drives they drive near the place of your destination. If the answer is negative, it might be more convenient to take a free bus from a huge ''hypermarket'' called "Maxima" which is situated ~13 kilometres away from Vilnius ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Pirkli%C5%B3+gatv%C4%97,+Vilnius+LT-02029,+Litauen&daddr=Vilnius,+Lithuania&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.821085,56.601563&ie=UTF8&z=12 map]) to the city centre or to some other destinations in the city. 

  === North towards [[Utena]] {{, Daugavpils (Latvia) LV A14}} ===[[File:Vln Bus 26 or 87 till Prašiškės stop (there are more place for cars to kns.JPG|thumb|250px|right|A hitchhiking spot towards [[Kaunas]].]]You stop, if you want you can take a routing bus from Kunigo Broniaus Laurinavičiaus get out at next Vanaginė stop towards Raudondvaris. There is a good hitchhiking spot with bus stop and big cafe.limited space) 

[[File:Vln to kns.JPG|thumb|250px|right|A hitchhiking spot towards [[Kaunas]].]]* '''Option 1'''  A hitch-hiking spot towards Riga (as well as towards Panevėžys and Šiauliai) is situated behind the bus stop after one of the major street crossings in Pašilaičiai/Fabijoniškės at pretty much the end of the Ukmergės avenue ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Vilnius,+Lithuania&daddr=54.73146,25.237141&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=54.722043,25.252075&sspn=0.051058,0.11055&ie=UTF8&z=13 map]). There are many buses going this direction ([http://vilniustransportwww.stops.lt/imagesvilnius/mrweb_1.gif see the Vilnius public transport networkyou can use this journey planner]) so you won't have troubles of getting to so called Via Baltica road (E67). Bus stop Bukiškių st has a bit more space after it for cars to stop. It is also a popular spot for locals to hitch-hike to their homes in towns nearby, so the smart thing would be to go a little bit further and to write your destination on a hard paper to show to the drivers.* '''Option 2'''  Take the trolleybus 11, 16 (goes from main station) or 19 direction ''Pašilaičiai'' and leave it on the last bus stop ''Pašilaičių žiedas'' (point A on the [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Laisv%C4%97s+prospektas&daddr=Ukmerg%C4%97s+gatv%C4%97&hl=ru&geocode=FesQQwMdBAqBAQ%3BFVxHQwMd4-iAAQ&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=54.731039,25.23169&sspn=0.014248,0.052314&ie=UTF8&ll=54.732798,25.236712&spn=0.028496,0.104628&t=h&z=14 map]) and walk around 20 minutes by foot following the route on the map until you will reach point B. Cars don't go fast here because of the lights and there's enough place for car to stop.*'''Option 3'''  Take the [http://stops.lt/vilnius/#bus/40/b-a/map bus 40] which terminal station is located near [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/?place=5294 very good spot]. Or take [http://stops.lt/vilnius/#bus/52a/a-b/0236/map bus 52A] to the [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/?place=5888 stop "Medelynas"] which carries you little bit further. 

So the first [[File:Vln to kns.JPG|thumb|250px|left|A hitchhiking spot is next towards [[Kaunas]].]] There are two places in Vilnius offering you a good possibility to the huge shopping mall "Maxima" which lies outside the cityget a ride towards Poland. You In order to get to Poland you can get there by taking a free bus run by "Maxima" every hourhead towards Kaunas, at **:18 from "Savanorių", or from [[Alytus]] ([http://hitchwikimaps.orggoogle.com/maps/?placef=d&saddr=12102 the centre of the city (info is in the spot descriptionvilnius&daddr=alytus+to:sejny&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=54.399748,24.312744&sspn=1.646814,3.537598&ie=UTF8&ll=54.399645,24.31346&spn=3.293822,7.075195&z=7 map])or via [[Trakai]] and [[Prienai] ] ([http://wwwmaps.maximagoogle.ltcom/pirkeju-klubas/nemokamas-autobusas/ schedule on the carrier website] ("darbo dienomis" maps?f=d&saddr=vilnius&daddr=trakai+to:marijampol%C4%97+to:Suwalki&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll= Mon-Fri)53. Or569676, from the bus stop "Savanorių" on the Savanorių avenue take a bus 2125.872803&sspn=1.67996, 223.537598&ie=UTF8&ll=54.482805, 23.873291&spn=3.287153, 297.075195&z=7 map]). The three routes have ups and downs. Going through Kaunas is a longer road, 54 or trolleybus 4but it's a highway and you are likely to need to change car only once in Kaunas and then in Marijampole,6,11,12,14,16also it's a higher traffic.. the downside is that you are quite likely to get stuck in Kaunas since most cars won't go to Marimapole / Poland. To reach Savanorių from Main Station Going through Trakai is recommended since all the cars that actually go to Marijampole - take Trolleybus 6this route (you might want to check what part of week or day you are going. (Every 5-10 minutes. most cars go in the morning and after work, Friday and Sunday is high traffic too). Some Polish trucks go through Alytus from Minskas, so that might as well be very good option too.

Once you are there [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=54.657698,25.137695], jump over the road onto the other side (there's a newly built fence between the two roads, but it's small and you shouldn't hesitate to jump over it) - there you will see a small parking space which is a perfect spot for the cars to stop while you are thumbing on the road. This place has never failed, and waiting times are always good.Option 1'''

But consider: You have Next to cross a propper motorway! For locals it seemed to be usual, for travellers it seemed just crazythe huge shopping mall "Maxima Baze" Savanorių pr. The safer possibility is to take bus Nr247 which lies outside the city. 29 at Savanorių You can get there by taking a free bus stop towards Grigiškėsrun by "Maxima" every hour, get out at huge market Gariūnai and then walk a little bit further**:18 from "Savanorių", turn right and you'll appear standing or from [http://hitchwiki.org/maps/?place=12102 the centre of the city (info is in the spot description)] [http://www.maxima.lt/pirkeju-klubas/nemokamas-autobusas/ schedule on the motorway to Kaunascarrier website] ("darbo dienomis" = Mon-Fri). From there Or, from the bus stop "Savanorių" on you can ask people at the gas station Savanorių avenue take a bus 21, 22, 23, 29, 54 or try it like the locals and hitchhike directly at the motorwaytrolleybus 4,6,11,12,14,16. To reach Savanorių from Main Station take Trolleybus 6. It seems to be stupid, but it worked out twice (Every 5-10 minutes).

Once you are there [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=54.657698,25.137695] walk east to the junction along the motorway or parallel Pirkliu street > Kirtimų gatve. Then go under the bridge and go up just after you cross it – there should be stairs just next to the bridge. It will take not more than 10 min. Then go to the parking opposite to "Maxima Baze" there you will see a parking space which is a perfect spot for the cars to stop while you are thumbing on the road. Google Maps shows Krims Keeabs there. This place has never failed, and waiting times are always good. The second spot fastest optiomn is situated to take bus Nr. 29 at Savanorių bus stop towards Grigiškės get out at huge bus stop Gariūnai and walk direction to motorway A1 to same parking Note: The middle of the motorway is upgraded with fence net and is 1,5-2 m high now.  '''Option 2''' At the end of Savanorių avenue (see the [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Vilnius,+Lithuania&daddr=54.643744,25.203581&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&sll=54.642453,25.203323&sspn=0.025579,0.055275&ie=UTF8&ll=54.654769,25.227356&spn=0.102285,0.2211&z=12 map], picture on the right), many buses and trolleybuses go there - it is easy to get there but the waiting time can be longer in comparison with the first described spot - it is mostly because of 2 reasons: less traffic towards Kaunas (since it is a road towards Alytus and Trakai, too), and competition (there wouldn't be a day without some local short-distance hitch-hiker standing and thumbing there). '''Option 3''' This point is popular by hitch-hikers coming from northern part of Vilnius. There are free bus which takes you almost to the A1 highway, to the biggest market in Lithuania, "Gariūnai".[http://hitchwiki.org/maps/?place=13041 Departure station.] [http://www.gariunai.lt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=1 Schedule on the carrier website.] Bus don't run on Monday.

* '''Option 1'''  After you get on the Minsk Road (''Minsko plentas'' in Lithuanian, [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Vilnius,+Lithuania&daddr=Minsko+plentas&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=54.722043,25.252075&sspn=0.051058,0.11055&ie=UTF8&z=13 see the map]) you'll see a huge supermarket on your right. You might as well look for Belorussians at the parking lot by this shopping mall - it is possible to convince some of them to take you to the border. If this doesn't work, walk about 50 meters ahead where the last slip road ends and a soft verge starts, and start thumbing there. '''Option 2'''  Take the bus 16 from [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=54.671118,+25.284266&num=1&t=h&sll=54.681374,25.276108&sspn=0.114127,0.41851&hl=ru&ie=UTF8&ll=54.671114,25.284246&spn=0.001784,0.006539&z=18&iwloc=A train station] (''Stotis''), the ride will take around 20 minuts. Leave the bus at [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=54.626482,+25.392976&num=1&t=h&sll=54.66673,25.3059&sspn=0.0453,0.0685&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.626885,25.393964&spn=0.003571,0.013078&z=17&iwloc=A ''Posūkis''] bus stop (it's just 50 meters ''before'' the bridge under the road, pay attention because it's optional stop). Walk 100 meters and hitch-hike after the junction. There is less local traffic here. Note that it is no longer permitted to cross the border on foot, so be sure to get a lift across.

==Public transport==Public transport prices:*'''Adults:''' single-ticket only on-board 3.5 LTL. If you plan to stay longer it is good idea to buy E-ticket card (4 LTL) and top-it-up with money or tickets. E-ticket prices: 30min - 2.20 LTL, 60min - 3.20 LTL. In ticket validity time you can change as much vehicles as needed.*'''Students''': get a 50% discount. You must have a valid student or schoolar ID. ISIC must be used with your personal ID or passport.

<strike>There are also private buses, in which you can't use tickets, bought from press shops''Adults:''' single-ticket only on-board EUR 1. But prices are the same00. In Vilnius, we also have Minibuses. Price 3If you plan to stay longer it is good idea to buy E-ticket card (EUR 1.50) and top-it-up with money or tickets. No discounts. [httpE-ticket prices://www30min - EUR 0.marsrutai64, 60min - EUR 0.lt/vilnius/en/#Routes/VilniusMikroDBMiniBus Routes93. In ticket validity time you can change as much vehicles as needed.]</strike><br> As of 2013-07-01 there are no private companies on public transportation system'''Students''': get a 50% discount. Also there are no single tickets to buy from selling placesYou must have a valid student or school ID. Single ticket can ISIC must be bought only on-boardused with your personal ID or passport.

As of Freeriding. Every bus has a machine to punch holes into the ticket which are shaped in a certain pattern (saying - there's no time limit on the tickets). People often leave there used tickets on the seat or drop it on the end of 2013 private carriers is being integrated into public transport system floor, so just take one and be happy. Alternatively always have a fresh ticket with you and punch it as soon as you can use Esee the controllers from the distance (they have a separate minibus and are usually 5 or more in shiny uniforms -ticket easy to spot) - that said, it rarely happens that there are single controllers or conductors teams consisting of two people. You could technically spot them as wellthough. (Minibuses aren't so common in Vilnius and usually more expensive than the buses/trolleys. )

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