Getting Around San Juan
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
San Juan Ground information
The island is small, 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, so getting around is fairly simple in most instances. It takes about hours hours to drive from end to end and around eight hours to drive around the island — unless you hit rush hour in the San Juan metro area, that is!
If your group is staying in San Juan, options for getting around include taxi, Uber, buses, and Tren Urbano (light rail). There are also a variety of private shuttle rentals and local tour company options for groups who require customized travel arrangements. If your group is leaving the metro area, choosing to rent a car, van, or bus (depending on group size) will greatly simplify your travel.
Solutions can vary based on group size and itinerary, so if you need help from local experts, contact the Group Sales Team at Discover Puerto Rico to get tips, recommendations, and other local insights.
If your group is staying in San Juan, options for getting around include taxi, Uber, buses, and Tren Urbano (light rail). There are also a variety of private shuttle rentals and local tour company options for groups who require customized travel arrangements. If your group is leaving the metro area, choosing to rent a car, van, or bus (depending on group size) will greatly simplify your travel.
Solutions can vary based on group size and itinerary, so if you need help from local experts, contact the Group Sales Team at Discover Puerto Rico to get tips, recommendations, and other local insights.
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
The largest and most accessible one is the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, commonly known as the San Juan Airport (SJU). Located in Isla Verde – in the Carolina district – this airport is just minutes away from San Juan. More than 20 commercial airlines fly in and out of the city every day.
San Juan Travel Information
There are two international airports in Puerto Rico that offer flights to and from major cities in the United States, international destinations, and other Caribbean islands. The largest one is the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, commonly known as the San Juan airport (SJU), and it is in Isla Verde, near the Carolina district. More than 20 airlines, including American, United, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier, fly in and out of this hub regularly.
