Capital city, Puerto Rico
Getting around San Juan
How to get around San Juan
Old San Juan is walkable; Uber and taxis cover the rest. The AMA buses and Tren Urbano are cheap but limited for visitors.
Ways to get around San Juan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber | About US$10–18 for 5 km | Reliable; also used for the airport |
| AMA bus | About US$0.75–1.25 | Routes along Condado, Santurce and Old San Juan; slow and infrequent |
| Old San Juan free trolley | Free | Circular route around the old city |
| Tren Urbano | About US$1.50 | Metro line through Santurce and Hato Rey, not to Old San Juan |
Ride-hailing apps in San Juan
A 5 km ride costs about $10–18 ($10–18).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; plentiful drivers in metro San Juan |
- Taxis have posted flat rates to the airport and zones; Uber is usually cheaper elsewhere. Old San Juan has little parking.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)
Fixed taxi rates about US$12 to Isla Verde, US$16–19 to Condado and Old San Juan, 15–30 min; Uber is similar.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Uncommon for visitors; driving is on the right. A car helps for the island's beaches and mountains.
- Driving: on the right. US and most foreign licences are accepted for visitors; an IDP helps if yours is not in English or Spanish.
- Onward travel in Puerto Rico: A rental car is the practical way to see the island. San Juan has a small metro (Tren Urbano), buses and Uber; ferries serve Vieques and Culebra from Ceiba and Fajardo.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in San Juan?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around San Juan?
Old San Juan is walkable; Uber and taxis cover the rest. The AMA buses and Tren Urbano are cheap but limited for visitors.
How do I get from the airport to San Juan?
Fixed taxi rates about US$12 to Isla Verde, US$16–19 to Condado and Old San Juan, 15–30 min; Uber is similar.
Is San Juan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Tren Urbano
- Discover Puerto Rico
- Discover Puerto Rico
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- Tren Urbano (ATI)
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