austinlw Posted November 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2017 My wife and I will be staying in the Condado area for 3 nights in early Dec. before cruise (and I've just confirmed the reservation with the hotel). Our intention is to spend part of 1 day exploring Old San Juan. For people who are actually there or have been there recently, is the public bus system running ok? If so, is there any reason we as tourists should avoid the public bus system in favor of taxis for the short trip between Condado and OSJ? Any verifiable safety concerns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted November 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2017 The buses were at best unreliable long before the hurricane hit, so I wouldn't be anxious to use them after the storm...they're certainly not going be be any better. To paraphrase a bus driver there..."maybe the next bus comes, maybe it doesn't". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skivy Posted November 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I love taking the bus. 75 cents. They don’t take dollar bills. Then walk down to the Paseo de la Princessa and follow it to the water and one of the most incredible fountains. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred&Lily Posted November 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It's .35 cents exact change if you're a senior. Take # 53 which runs from the Isla Verde Beach to Condado to the terminal right beside the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinlw Posted November 6, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Beautiful photo Skivy! Thanks! Thanks Fred&Lily for the info. Did you notice what the age for "senior" is? At age 61 I find sometimes I am and sometimes I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred&Lily Posted November 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Regular Fare = $0.75 (with one bus transfer = $1.50) Students = $0.60 (with one bus transfer = $1.20) Ages 60-74 = $0.35 (with one bus transfer = $0.70) People with Disabilities, on Medicare, or 75 years and older = FREE Exact change only accepted! (quarters, dimes, or nickels) Operating hours: Monday – Friday 5am – 9pm;Saturdays & holidays 6am – 8pm https://sanjuanpuertorico.com/bus-routes-map/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted November 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Take a taxi. Buses unreliable and taxi is not too expensive, though I don't recall the fare as we didn't go into OSJ last January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksnowbird Posted November 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2017 We are staying in Isle Verde next to El San Juan hotel and have been using the bus for the past 2 days. They seem to run every 30 minutes, the bus drivers are very friendly and helpful when asked questions in English. During a trip to Old Juan yesterday the #5 did have to detour off the route due to crews working on restoring the power. Take the bus, it's a great inexpensive way to get around, a great way to mingle with the locals and they have AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRkreuzfahrer Posted November 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2017 We used Uber during our stay in San Juan from 11/19/17 until 11/22/17. Gesendet von iPad mit Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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