Alexandria's yellow and black taxis are a good way to get around. Most of these taxis want to slow down and offer their services with a beep of the horn when a tourist comes into view. Be careful though, taxis will often refuse to use meters (the rates haven't been adjusted in years) and drivers often do take advantage of non-Alexandrians, so it's best to agree on the fare before you get in.

You can hail a taxi from the street and let them know your destination. If the driver agrees they will park at the side of the road as soon as possible. Some taxis will stop to pick you up even if they already have a passenger, but such offers are best refused.

Uber runs in Alexandria just like it does in Cairo, although the GPS directions are spottier and the drivers seem to be less experienced. Still, Uber is the best way to get a ride right now without needing to worry about bargaining, and with the minimum chance for harassment (especially for solo female travelers). You can even pay by credit card, eliminating the need for cash (and change).

Set one block inland from the sea are the tram lines that run parallel to the coast, through much of the city. The trams are slow but very cheap to ride. The route map is very confusing and changes on a regular basis, but one factor stays constant, the network is split into the interuban Ramleh Lines, which use blue-and-cream trams and run across the city a few blocks back from the sea toward the eastern suburbs, and the City Lines, which use bright yellow trams and run west and south of central Alex. The two meet at Raml Station, right at the heart of Alex. The price is a flat rate for both lines, and it is very inexpensive. Note that the first car is (the blue trams) are reserved for women only.

The most useful tram for tourists is generally the yellow tram #25, which runs from Raml Station to Ras el-Tin and Fort Qait Bey. You can also hop on any blue tram west from Sidr Gabr bus/railway station to get to Raml, but not all eastbound trams stop there.

Buses have significantly improved in the past few years, but they are rather confusing for those who don't live in the city. Apart from city buses, you will also find "mini-buses", which work on hop-and-go basis. They are recognizable 14-person buses, which will stop when you wave and stop where you need to get off. The drivers rarely speak English, so be sure to know the Arabic name of your destination or that you already know where your stop will be. The routes are usually along the main streets.

If you want total freedom and the ability to explore the coast of the Nile Delta, renting a car is always a possibility. Just be aware that Egyptian drivers aren't shy about using their horns, and you'll be expected to do the same.

Alexandria has a localized train line starting from Alexandria to Abu Quir. It act like a metro of some sort. Some of the trains are so ancient they have door knobs to open/close the doors (usually just left opens so try to stay away from doors when the train is moving!!). despite the ancient trains and safety issues, it remains the fastest means of transpiration in Alexandria.

This is the last option we listed, because it is the slowest and does not make sense to take in order to get from point A to point B, but can be a nostalgic way to take in the city. Simply wait at a streetcar station, hop on the car, pay your fare to the employee on board, and get ready to slowly arrive to your destination, albeit in historic style.