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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Transportation

How to get to San Juan, Puerto Rico — rideshare, taxi, shuttle, and public transit options from nearby airports. Getting to San Juan, Puerto Rico — airp...

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✈️ What is the Closest Airport to San Juan Cruise Port?

Please note that there are two cruise ports in San Juan: Pan American (for departing ships where the cruise starts or ends) and San Juan (for ships coming in for the day).

San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is the closest airport, located approximately 15 minutes east of the San Juan cruise port and 10 minutes from the Pan American terminal. Compare rates on cheap flights to San Juan.


✈️ San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)

📍 Ave. Internacional, Carolina, PR 00979 — 15 min from San Juan port / 10 min from Pan American terminal

Served by JetBlue, American Eagle, American Airlines, United, US Airways, Delta, and select international airlines. All taxi prices are subject to change.

🚕 To San Juan Cruise Port
$19 + $1/bag
🚕 To Pan American Pier
~$15

🚗 Car Rentals in San Juan, Puerto Rico

The closest car rental agencies to the port are located at San Juan International Airport. Most major rental companies are available there.


🚕 San Juan Taxis

There are two types of taxis in San Juan: touristic cabs (charge by zone and number of bags) or regular metered cabs. Tipping 10–15% is customary and a fuel charge of $1.50 may be added. Some cabs accept credit cards, though a premium may apply for airport trips or larger parties.

🏷️ How fares work at SJU

At the airport, the taxi kiosk is located just outside the terminal. Speak to the attendant — they will determine the fare and write it down for the driver.

💡 Fare reference

Puerto Rico Tourist Taxi lists fares for various destinations on their website — note that LMM refers to the airport. All prices subject to change.

🚕 To San Juan Port
$19 + $1/bag
🚕 To Pan American Pier
~$15

🚌 San Juan Airport & Cruise Port Shuttles