Public transportation

[renata102]

I will be on the NCL GEM

 

So me and the kiddies have travelled around different parts of the world and used public transportation often (metros in Paris, trains and busses in Poland and England, local micro and mini busses that the locals use deep in the mountains of cusco Peru ). I saw a great bus system schedule. I was wondering if anyone has ever used it ? It's pretty much 75 cents exact change per person each way. I am assuming ocean park or isle verde is where I want to go. How long did it take?

 

Traveling by bus from Old San Juan & Cruise Piers, Puerto Rico

 

to San Juan International Airport – take bus 5 or 53 east to Isla Verde and transfer to bus 40 or 50 going to the airport. Due to the transfer, the regular tourist rate will be $1.50 (75¢ x 2).

 

to/from Ocean Park or Isla Verde – take bus 5 or 53 (75¢).

 

to Condado, the Pan American Pier, Puerto Rico Convention Center, or Isla Grande Airport – take bus 21 or 53 east (75¢).

 

to Miramar – take bus 5 east (75¢) or the Metrobus Express (50¢).

 

Also anyone with experience using free tourist trolleys?

[Adele1]

Cannot address your bus question but I always take the free trolley

rides around Old San Juan. From the cruise ship dock it is an easy

walk uphill.

[renata102]

Cannot address your bus question but I always take the free trolley

rides around Old San Juan. From the cruise ship dock it is an easy

walk uphill.

How often do they run? (Free trolley)

[Adele1]

Not sure but I think it is about every half hour.

 

If you are interested in viewing el moro

check this out - it gives the routes:

 

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/free-trolley-old-san-juan/

 

Best

 

Rhea

[Catañoy]

Renata102 you information is no longer accurate, bus routes were reconfigured since August 2015, use google map-public transportation to plan your trip during your stay, the official gov www with updated routes for buses train and ferry: https://ati.pr/en/routes-and-maps/

Due to Gov financial crisis service was cut on Sunday.

Rate is 75 cents, coins only no bills no change. Tourist routes T5 & D53 loop the airport with OSJ without transfers.

 

I have seen lot of tourists in these routes going back and forth from OSJ to Condado and Isla Verde hotel/beaches as well as local youngsters with surfing tables and beach coolers on the buses.

 

Cons=local regulation does not allow big luggage on buses, only small carry on's (to favor taxi unions $$) Pros= drivers are flexible sometimes so give it a try to save some $$$

[Sauer-kraut]

Go to the PORTS OF CALL board for very good information on San Juan, it will be all up to date and give you ideas on what to see.