How to go to san juan: Getting To The San Juan Islands

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February 18, 2023
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San Juan Getting Around – By car, taxi, bus, walking..

One of the conveniences of San Juan is the ease of getting around. The tourist areas of Condado, Ocean Park, and Old San Juan are great walking cities. If you’re planning on spending your entire stay in San Juan, (depending on how much you want to move around and see) you can enjoy the main attractions in San Juan, great restaurants, shopping, and nightlife by walking, and booking tours that take care of all the details.

If you’re staying for more than 3 days, we recommend you rent a car for at least one day to see nearby beaches and around the island. Most visitors book tours to top attractions around the island, but you may also opt to be adventurous and visit on your own. Puerto Rico is a fun island to explore by car (just avoid rush hour in the metro area).

Getting Around by Foot

Old San Juan

If you love to walk and wish to enjoy the most popular attractions in San Juan without having to take a cab or renting a car, you may want to stay at a hotel in Old San Juan. You can walk to all the attractions within the 7 blocks of Old San Juan, dine, and shop. We have created various DIY walking tours in Old San Juan, you can find them on the top navigation bar under “Old San Juan”.

The New City / Metro Area

If you’re staying in Condado, Isla Verde, or Ocean Park, like most visitors, you will enjoy the beaches on-site if you choose a beach resort. If you stay at a hotel a few blocks away, you can easily walk to beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas. In order to visit Old San Juan, you will need to take a taxi which is typically parked at or near your hotel.

Top Rated Walking Tours in Old San Juan

Old San Juan’s Free Trolley Service – Currently not running

Old San Juan offers a free trolley service (not a guided tour) to help you move to and from the most popular attraction sites in the old city. The trolley runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Weekends from 9 a.m. until 7 p. m. All you need to do is stand at any of the marked/numbered trolley stop signs and wait a few minutes for the next trolley to come along (be sure to read our tips). You can then get off at any of the next trolley stops or just continue to ride around the city for fun or to cool off. There are three different routes and two different types of trolleys to choose from: 1) open-air, two-car tram, or 2) enclosed, bus-like trolley with air conditioning. More about the Old San Juan Trolley.

Getting Around San Juan by Car

There’s a lot to see and do outside of San Juan, and if you want to explore beyond the city, then a car rental is highly recommended unless you prefer to book tours with tour operators. Renting a car is more cost-effective and will provide you with more freedom to enjoy the island at your own pace. If you’re staying in San Juan for more than 2 – 3 days, we recommend you rent a car for part of your stay in Puerto Rico.

Finding a free place to park in San Juan can be difficult 7 days a week, but there are ample parking garages and outdoor lots available offering daily and hourly rates. Luxury hotels offer parking garages and valet parking. Read our guide to Parking in Tourist Districts of San Juan.

Car rentals are conveniently available around the city and at the airport at affordable rates. More about San Juan Car Rental locations.

Getting Around San Juan by Taxi

A convenient option for visitors to get around San Juan is by taxi. You’ll find “Taxi Turisticos” right outside the airport, cruise ship piers, near hotel areas, and near popular attractions around the city. The concierge at your hotel will be happy to call a cab for you in advance. More about taxi services in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Getting Around San Juan by Bike

Cycling is a sport enjoyed daily by the whole family here in San Juan. The capital city offers many designated cycling lanes strategically placed along scenic routes with easy access to beaches and major attractions on popular tourist destinations and beautiful residential areas. If you love cycling, come to San Juan, you won’t be disappointed. More about bicycling in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Top Rated Bicycle Tours & Rentals in San Juan

Getting Around by Public Bus

If you are patient, in no big hurry, and want a much lower cost option to taking a taxi, then you may want to ride a bus to travel to and from Old San Juan, cruise piers, New San Juan areas, and the San Juan International Airport. You can flag down a bus and hop on wherever you see one of the many green & white “P A R A D A” bus stop signs along the street or hop on one at the Old San Juan main bus terminal or at the airport. More about the bus system in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Getting Around by Train

Tren Urbano (Urban Train) is a transit electric train, affordable like the bus, and the fastest way to travel to and from the metropolitan and suburban areas of central and south San Juan and parts of the neighboring towns of Guaynabo and Bayamón. It is heavily used by citizens of Puerto Rico, business travelers, work commuters, and even bicyclists. More about Tren Urbano.

Getting There in San Juan

Visitors from overseas arrive at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the major transportation center of the Caribbean. The airport is on the easternmost side of the city, conveniently located near the Isla Verde, Condado, and Old San Juan tourist districts. The airport offers such services as a tourist-information center, restaurants, hair stylists, coin lockers for storing luggage, bookstores, banks, currency-exchange kiosks, and bars. A number of shops sell souvenirs, local rums, and coffees for last-minute shopping for gifts for folks back home.

Getting from the Airport to the City

By Taxi — Some of the larger hotels outside San Juan send vans to pick up airport passengers and transport them back to the property, but they charge separately for this service. In San Juan, you’ll probably opt to take a taxi to your hotel (buses at 75¢ are cheap but not very timely or practical). Dozens of taxis line up outside the airport to meet arriving flights, so you never have to wait. There are set fares for destinations within San Juan; for other destinations, the cost of the trip should be determined by the taxi meter. The island’s Puerto Rico Tourism Company (Transportation Division; tel. 787/999-2100 or 253-0418) establishes the flat rates between the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and major tourist zones: From the airport to any hotel in Isla Verde, the fee is $10; to any hotel in the Condado district, the charge is $15; and to any hotel in Old San Juan, the cost is $19. Taxi service from the airport is quite well regulated, with a dispatcher handing you a ticket detailing your costs. These also include baggage costs (50¢ for each of the first three bags, then $1 per bag), and a 10 to 15 percent tip is expected.

Travel time can vary widely, depending on traffic conditions, with late-afternoon and early morning traffic jams common during commuting hours Monday through Friday. With no traffic delays, Condado is only a 12-minute drive from the airport, but if you get stuck in one of the island’s legendary tapones, as traffic jams are called here, it could take up to an hour. Old San Juan, the farthest destination, is about a 20-minute ride without traffic.

By Limousine — There are more than enough reputable limousine rental companies to choose from, but arrangements must be made beforehand, since limousines don’t sit at the airport like taxis. You must arrange pickup in advance, or call once you get in. A simple pickup from the airport to your hotel ranges in cost from $100 to $125. Most vehicles fit six passengers comfortably. Your driver will meet you outside the baggage-claim area.

By Public Car — Public cars, called públicos, are either vans or large sedans that are shared by passengers. The ride can sometimes be crowded and take longer the more passengers there are. They are a bargain for budget travelers who have to travel a distance from the airport and do not want to rent a car. It will cost you $20 to get to Ponce and $10 to Caguas, plus baggage fee. You’ll probably have to take a public bus to pick up the público line, however.

By Car — All the major car-rental companies have kiosks at the airport. Although it’s possible to rent a car once you arrive, your best bet is to reserve one before you leave home. They provide transportation to your car. See the “Getting Around” section of chapter 11 for details.

To drive into the city, head west along Route 26, or the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway, which cuts just south of San Juan’s Atlantic coastline. Immediately to your right, you will see an Isla Verde exit, and soon the towering oceanfront condominiums of Isla Verde are visible to the right. The road cuts through the Santurce section at the heart of San Juan. You’ll see exits for Condado. All hotels have parking lots open to the public, and several lots are visible from the main roads in the area—both Ashford Avenue and Isla Verde Avenue in Condado. The road then passes by the Condado Lagoon and crosses into Puerta de Tierra near the Caribe Hilton. The road at this point becomes Avenida Muñoz Rivera, as it passes a beautifully landscaped park of the same name on one side, followed by the El Escambrón public beach. The Third Millennium Park is on the opposite side. The road then climbs a bluff overlooking the Atlantic coastline, offering a dramatic view of waves crashing against the rocky shoals.

Here, you will pass the capitol building on your left, and then the historic Spanish fortress Fort San Cristóbal at the entrance of Old San Juan. If you continue straight down into the city along Calle San Sebastián, the northern border of Plaza Colón, you will find parking at La Cochera near Plaza de Armas, which is the closest to the center of the historic district. Another option is to turn right and take the northern coastal road to Ballaja, where there is parking. If you plan on visiting the San Sebastian Street area or El Convento hotel, these two options work best.

If you plan on hanging around the jumping SoFo section near La Fortaleza, you may want to head straight at the stop sign in front of Plaza Colón, taking the street that passes beside the Tapia Theater. Right behind the theater, where the road intersects with Calle Recinto Sur, is the large Paseo Portuario parking garage (tel. 787/722-2233). Bear right for the entrance. Farther down the one-way street is the city-run Doña Fela parking garage (tel. 787/722-3558), intersection Recinto Sur and Calle. Another option at Plaza Colón is to turn left at Plaza Colón as if exiting the city. Take your first two rights, which will turn you around again past the Treasury Building, and park your car in another Covadonga Parking Garage (tel. 787/721-6911) on the left. Operating hours vary, but they are open at least until midnight during weekdays and 3am weekends. Prices vary, with municipal-run lots cheaper than private lots, but figure on paying $1 per hour at municipal lots and up to $3. 50 at private lots.

By Bus — Those with little luggage can take a bus at a cost of 75¢. You need to hop on the 40 or the 45, taking it one stop to Isla Verde. From there, you can take the 5, which runs through Isla Verde, swings towards Condado near Avenida de Diego, and then heads into Old San Juan. To go farther into the Condado, you should switch to 21 at the Parada 18, or Stop 18, bus transfer station, or get off at the Calle Loiza and Avenida De Diego stop and transfer there.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

From Mendoza to San Juan

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How to get from Mendoza to San Juan?

When you want to get from Mendoza to San Juan, your choices are limited. For this route, we offer only one option:

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How far is Mendoza from San Juan?

The overland distance from Mendoza to San Juan is 125 miles (200 km).
Range is 96 miles (154 km).

How long does it take to get from Mendoza to San Juan?

Travel time from Mendoza to San Juan takes 3 hours in media.

How much does it cost to get from Mendoza to San Juan?

To get from Mendoza to San Juan, prepare to shell out. The cost will be EUR 5.07 for your ticket.

How many trips per day from Mendoza to San Juan?

Buses from Mendoza to San Juan run 42 times a day.

Useful tips for traveling from Mendoza to San Juan

Although Bus is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and tricks will help improve your travel experience.

Buses

Things to remember before buying a bus ticket:

If possible, be sure to choose higher class buses for a more comfortable journey. These buses often have air conditioning, soft folding seats, Wi-Fi, toilets, etc.
As with plane tickets, it’s best to book buses in advance so you can get a good seat.
When booking a bus, please be aware that there may be delays. However, it’s still worth getting to the bus station at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

How many travelers take Bus from Mendoza to San Juan?

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From Alcazar de San Juan to Lisbon by train from €26.00

There are three routes. Compare them and choose the one that suits you best.

1 Alcazar de San Juan (Spain) – Madrid (Spain) – Lisbon (Portugal)
2 Alcazar de San Juan (08) – Sevilla Spain) – FARA (Portugal) – Lisbon (Portugal)
3 Alkasar -de -San Huang (Spain) – Vigo (Spain) – to Porto (Portugal) – Lisbon (Portugal)

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To book and buy tickets at the best price, read the information on this page and use the booking links.

How to use the site: we select the best options for routes between cities and tell you where you can buy tickets. Simply select the appropriate option from the list of routes and book your tickets. Some itineraries with connections may require more than one ticket.
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Alcazar de San Juan (Spain) – Madrid (Spain) – Lisbon (Portugal)

The route includes several transfers. You need to buy more than one ticket.

1a Traveling from Alcázar de San Juan (Spain) to Madrid (Spain)

To travel by train in Spain, book your tickets using the links below or buy your ticket at the station. It is more profitable to buy tickets in advance: at special fares, the cost of tickets is significantly lower. In the high season, tickets can be completely sold out, especially on weekends and on routes where trains run quite infrequently. Night and high-speed AVE trains run between some cities.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Alcázar de San Juan to Madrid?

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Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) / Alvia (ALVIA) / Media Distancia (MD) / Cercanias (CER) / EuskoTren (EUSKO) / TGV Elipsos France – Spain (TGV Elipsos)

night train: Possible night trains.
TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 313 Hendaye – Lisbon / HOT 922 Barcelona – A Coruña / TH 751 Madrid – Ferrol

bus: Useful bus connections.
Lloret de Mar – Blanes / Seville – Faro

ferry: Useful ferry connections.
Barcelona – Civitavecchia / Algeciras – Tangier / Barcelona – Ibiza / Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca0006

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Madrid – Alcazar de San Juan / Barcelona – Madrid / Barcelona – San Sebastian / Barcelona – Santiago de Compostela / Barcelona – Seville / Barcelona – Algeciras / Madrid – Barcelona / Madrid – Sevilla / Madrid – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Barcelona

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1b Travel Madrid (Spain) – Lisbon (Portugal)

Travel from Madrid to Lisbon by night train “Lusitania”. Travel time 10:45 hours. The cost of train tickets – from 25 euros.

Departure time from Madrid is 21:45. Arrival time in Lisbon – 07:30. Train number: Trenhotel 332.

The comfortable Talgo train offers four categories of services:
– Turista: Class 2 seats.
– Cama Turista: four-seat compartments. The beds are comfortable, the compartment has a washbasin. This category of services offers the best value for money.
– Cama Preferente” double compartments that offer more privacy, including a washbasin.
– Cama Gran Clase: double coupe. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and toilet in your compartment.

Find out the exact train schedule and book a ticket using the links provided.

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TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 335 Lisbon – Madrid

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Lisbon – Madrid

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Alcazar de San Juan (Spain) – Seville (Spain) – Faro (Portugal) – Lisbon (Portugal)

The route includes several transfers. You need to buy more than one ticket.

2a Traveling from Alcázar de San Juan (Spain) to Seville (Spain)

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night train: Possible night trains.
TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 313 Hendaye – Lisbon / HOT 922 Barcelona – A Coruña / TH 751 Madrid – Ferrol

bus: Useful bus connections.
Lloret de Mar – Blanes / Seville – Faro

ferry: Useful ferry connections.
Barcelona – Civitavecchia / Algeciras – Tangier / Barcelona – Ibiza / Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca0006

rail connection: popular routes among users
Seville – Alcazar de San Juan / Barcelona – Madrid / Barcelona – San Sebastian / Barcelona – Santiago de Compostela / Barcelona – Seville / Barcelona – Algeciras / Madrid – Barcelona / Madrid – Sevilla / Madrid – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Barcelona

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2b Traveling from Seville (Spain) to Faro (Portugal)

To travel from Seville (Spain) to Faro (Portugal), you need to use a bus. There is no direct train. Travel time 2.5 hours. Bus tickets are available from 8 euros.

If you want to take the train, this is a big detour. First you need to go to Madrid (Spain). From Madrid by night train to Lisbon (Portugal). And then from Lisbon to Faro.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Seville to Faro?

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Sevilla – Faro / Faro – Seville

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Faro – Sevilla

2c Travel Faro (Portugal) – Lisbon (Portugal)

Travel from Faro to Lisbon by direct train. Travel time is 02:50 on the Alfa Pendular (AP) high-speed trains and 03:20 on the Intercidades (IC) trains. Ticket prices start from 9Euro. There are at least 5 direct trains running daily.

Find out the exact train schedule and buy a ticket using the given booking links.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Faro to Lisbon?

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types of trains: Types of trains on this route
Intercidades (IC) / Alfa Pendular (AP)

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Lisbon – Faro

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Alcazar de San Juan (Spain) – Vigo (Spain) – Porto (Portugal) – Lisbon (Portugal)

The route includes several transfers. You need to buy more than one ticket.

3a Traveling from Alcazar de San Juan (Spain) to Vigo (Spain)

Where can I buy a train ticket from Alcázar de San Juan to Vigo?

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night train: Possible night trains.
TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 313 Hendaye – Lisbon / HOT 922 Barcelona – A Coruña / TH 751 Madrid – Ferrol

bus: Useful bus connections.
Lloret de Mar – Blanes / Seville – Faro

ferry: Useful ferry connections.
Barcelona – Civitavecchia / Algeciras – Tangier / Barcelona – Ibiza / Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca rail connection: popular routes among users
Vigo – Alcazar de San Juan / Barcelona – Madrid / Barcelona – San Sebastian / Barcelona – Santiago de Compostela / Barcelona – Seville / Barcelona – Algeciras / Madrid – Barcelona / Madrid – Seville / Madrid – Santiago de Compostela / Seville – Santiago de Compostela / Seville – Barcelona

find the train timetable: Online timetable, where you can find up-to-date information about routes.
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3b Traveling Vigo (Spain) – Porto (Portugal)

There are only two rail links between Spain and Portugal: night trains from Madrid and Irun to Lisbon and Celta trains in the north from Vigo to Porto. There is no rail link in the south. If you are traveling between Seville and Faro, we recommend that you take the direct bus.

New is a daytime train service with transfers between Madrid and Lisbon.

Buy your train ticket using the booking links provided. You can also find train schedules and ticket prices there.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Vigo to Porto?

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types of trains: Types of trains on this route
Media Distancia (MD) / Regional (R) / Celta (CEL)

night train: Possible night trains.
TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 313 Hendaye – Lisbon

bus: Useful bus connections.
Sevilla – Faro

railway company:
RENFE Renfe Operadora / CP Comboios de Portugal / REEX Rede Expressos

rail connection: popular routes among users
Porto – Vigo / Madrid – Lisbon / Madrid Madrid – Faro / Barcelona – Lisbon / Barcelona – Porto / Seville – Lisbon / Seville – Porto / Santiago de Compostela – Lisbon / Santiago de Compostela – Porto / San Sebastian – Lisbon

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3c Traveling from Porto (Portugal) to Lisbon (Portugal)

To get from Porto to Lisbon by train, you often have direct flights every day. Second class tickets are available from €9.50 and first class tickets from €22.50. Travel time is approximately three hours and depends on the connection you choose. There are the “Alfa Pendular” (AP) trains, which are slightly more expensive, and the classic “Intercidades” (IC) trains.

The ticket price depends on the date of your trip. Find out the exact fare and timetable of the trains at the given booking links.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Porto to Lisbon?

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types of trains: Types of trains on this route
Intercidades (IC) / Alfa Pendular (AP)

railway connection: popular routes among users
Lisbon – Porto

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