San Juan by bus · San Juan by bus
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San Juan by bus
San Juan by bus
San Juan has a comprehensive but not very tourist-friendly bus system, which is currently being reworked to better fit the new train, so all information is in flux. Passengers are normally very friendly locals going to/from work; rush hour buses can be very full. Some buses have been refurbished, while others show definite lack of maintenance. Visitors may find that routes directly to/from places of interest do not exist, that one more transfer (with waits) are involved. If you have little time to see/do what you'd like, you may be better served using a taxi or hiring a car for a few hours or the day. Check with AMA (Spanish only) or inquire about routes and times.
Bus stops are marked PARADA and may or may not contain tiny panels listing what buses stop there and where they go. Fares are $0.50-0.75, payable in exact change only (stock up on those quarters!). Useful routes include B-21 (Condado to Old San Juan) and A-5 (Isla Verde to Old San Juan via Mirimar). Frequencies on most routes are low and you may have to wait for up to an hour, especially on Sundays. However, on the B-21 line, frequencies are every 20 to 30 minutes on weekdays. Old San Juan, near the harbor front, has a major bus station for catching numerous routes. When you see your bus coming, be sure to wave/flag it down otherwise it will just pass you by!
There are also vans that are like group taxis with specific routes called "guaguas." You can inquire about longer trips outside of San Juan at the guagua terminal in Rio Piedras, or just ask a driver. A trip to Fajardo can run less than $5.
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