Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Drop-off

Old San Juan (Covadonga bus terminal)

Pin before customs

Fastest

AMA T5

bus · 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: AMA T5
Headway: 30
Backup: AMA D53 · 30m

Note

Trunk bus route between Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Old San Juan’s Covadonga terminal via Isla Verde on the main avenue; typical travel time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Operates roughly 5:00–21:00 on weekdays and 6:00–20:00 on Saturdays, with no Sunday service from the airport; luggage is limited to small carry‑ons on board. cite

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport taxi (flat-rate zones)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Regulated taxis wait outside baggage claim at Terminals A and B with fixed fares to key central districts; trips to Old San Juan and the cruise piers are typically on a flat‑rate basis. Service is available 24/7 and is generally the most straightforward option when buses are not running or if carrying large luggage. cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: AMA D53
Mode: bus
Freq: 30m
Note: Trunk bus route from SJU to Old San Juan (Covadonga terminal) via Condado and the Convention Center, using secondary streets in Condado. Buses run about every 30 minutes with service generally 5:00–20:45 on weekdays and 6:00–20:00 on Saturdays from the airport, and do not operate from the airport on Sundays; only small hand luggage is allowed. cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.