Holland's Waterland loop TOMORROW- need bus info!

Lisa, I found this info online. We've always driven. Hopes this helps you. Getting TO/AROUND: The pricing for the Waterland ticket on the Arriva bus has changed, it is now 9 euros, and for that price you can hop on and off of the Arriva bus for the entire day, which I believe is from around 6am to 12am. The Waterland ticket covers stops between Amsterdam and Edam. The transportation websites are a bit difficult and frustrating to navigate for non-natives, so it is best to ask the bus driver, they are very friendly and helpful. The buses are located on the north side of centraal station. So if you're at the side with the trams, go through the center of the station where the train platforms are located and out the back side of the station to the waterfront. From there, take the escalator up to the bus platform. You will buy the Waterland tickets from the bus driver, cash only. My friendly and helpful bus driver suggested a days itinerary which would begin with a stop in Monnickendam and a walk around the beautiful city. From Monnickendam you can either take a bus to Marken, or take the bus to Volendam where a ferry can take you to Marken for 8 euros round trip. The Volendam museum is worth a visit and is located at stop Zeestraat. This little museum really gives you a sense of day to day Voldenam life, and a great exhibition of the clothing and work in the region. The waterfront is lovely, but unfortunately capitalizes on kitche so there are numerous tacky souvenir shops. I suggest wandering the streets behind the waterfront and experiencing the distinct architecture and quiet life of Volendam. Always keep in mind that people live here, so be respectful.

Here's the rest of the info I found online. Have fun in an area of the Netherlands we have always loved going to. From Volendam you can take the bus located across the street from the Volendam museum to Edam - I suggest you get out at the bus station. Edam is a lovely little town with it's fair share of touristy places, but it is a place where you can stroll and take life a little easier. There is a cheese market on Wednesday's in season. The Edam museum is worth a visit, it is one of those places that seems suspended in time. One of the highlights of the museum is the floating cellar, and yes, it is actually floating in ground water and you are able to go into it and rock it back and forth as if you are on a boat. After a lovely visit in Edam, you can board the bus back to Amsterdam and perhaps if you have enough energy left, you can make a stop in Broek in Waterland, another quaint and quiet village. Enjoy the visit! Read more: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/152163/6f7a0/9/#ixzz1P08Q0srY

Thank you so much!This is just what we needed.