San JUan cabs or transports

[lovestocruisealso]

Hi and thanks for your help.

 

Leaving soon and wanted to know the best and economical way to get from San Juan airport to the cruise ship, Summit.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

[CruiserBruce]

Taxi.

[figdu]

Taxi is quicker and cheaper.

[hey dad]

I agree Taxi is best way. FYI, in San Juan licensed taxis MUST be white in color. just be ready for narrow streets, honking, and fun people.

[mapsmith]

I think the only other option than Taxi is public bus or rental Car.

[sheba2008]

I agree Taxi is best way. FYI, in San Juan licensed taxis MUST be white in color. just be ready for narrow streets, honking, and fun people.

 

Do you know the rate from airport to cruiseport?

Thanks

 

Linda :)

[taglovestocruise]

Do you know the rate from airport to cruiseport?

Thanks

 

Linda :)

 

Taxi runs about $25 including tip..

[sheba2008]

Taxi runs about $25 including tip..

 

Thanks :)

[Dayenu]

Taxis have fixed prices by zone, so no worry that the driver will take the longest route. The prices are listed on the airport website in land transportation area.

[CPT Trips]

Not only are rates per zone listed, but the dispatcher will give you slip with destination and price. Price is per taxi and there includes a modest add-on for luggage. It is really quite efficient and organized!

[lovestocruisealso]

I got great advice here, so I'll just mention there is a taxi line at airport and you are directed to the next available white cab. The fare was $21 plus $1 for each bag including carry on. Not bad. We gave $30 each way, and they were happy.

 

Biggest problem we had was no porters and no luggage carts to help yourself at the baggage claim. Then getting to taxi line, that wrapped around the airport, you had to shuffle your luggage. That could be improved greatly.

 

Going back was a lot better. But you could not go too early, as they wouldn't let you in the board area more than 2 hours. We went in Nov 2014.

[sail7seas]

Taxi. :)

[Dayenu]

The rates for taxi are posted on the airport website under ground transportation. It's fixed price, so they won't take you on a longer trip.

[Hlitner]

There is a general rule (with a few exceptions) for cruisers. Taking a taxi from an airport is nearly always less expensive (for a couple) then a cruise line transfer and the taxi will get you to your destination much faster. In some cases with cruise line transfers, one will have to sit around the airport waiting until the transfer company can fill a bus or van. Our worst cruise line transfer experience happened on a Celebrity cruise/transfer when we arrived at the airport in Buenos Aires. The transfer folks met us at the baggage area and told us we could "hang out" at the airport coffee shop for about 1 1/2 hours since they were waiting for a delayed flight to fill their bus. DW and I just hopped in a taxi (it cost us less then $25) and went to our hotel. We checked-in and went out for a nice breakfast. About 2 hours later we returned to our hotel just as the cruise ship transfer was arriving...and then those folks were herded into a long queue to complete their check-in and get their keys.

 

This past Sunday we debarked a cruise in the Port of Miami. As soon as we got our luggage we joined the taxi queue which took about 10 min for us to get our taxi. Meanwhile, there were two Celebrity transfer buses just sitting about half full...waiting for more folks. In fact, we were even asked if we wanted to take the transfer bus...but said no. Our taxi to MIA cost $24 (total cost for 2) plus a small tip. We were probably at the airport while those buses were still waiting at the port.

 

Hank

Edited December 23, 2014 by Hlitner

[swimgirl1]

Any other experiences getting a taxi at SJU to the Jewel. Long waits for taxis, easy to find, etc...?