The bus system is called the Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses (AMA). The whole system, including the buses, trains and publicos (public vans) is called Alternativa de Transporte Integrado (ATI). The Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) runs the public transportation system. So it’s for those people that we’ve put together this brief guide. We realize that not everyone has the option of renting a car or taking taxis. From what I have seen and heard, the public transportation system here has lots of inconveniences … so I can’t really recommend it for tourists. Public transportation (bus, train, and publico) is the final, and least expensive, option. They are faster and easier, but also more expensive in the long run. If you don’t want to rent a car, the next best option is taking taxis around the metro area. Driving here is easy enough, and having a rental gives you the flexibility of going where you want, when you want. The easiest way to travel around the island is to rent a car. The bus routes were last updated in November 2013, and the information and maps below reflect the new routes. The information in this article is based on data from DTOP, AMA, ATI, and my own observations. So my experience taking public transportation here is zilch. Since I live outside of the San Juan metro area, public transportation is almost non-existent for me. I will start by saying I am not an island public transportation expert by any stretch of the imagination. Let’s get this out of the way Right up Front To counter that, we’ve put together this brief guide, and we’ve scanned the AMA bus route map, in the hopes of making travel on the island a little easier for at least a few visitors. Information on the public bus system is hard to find. But, unlike many other Caribbean islands, our public transportation system does not encompass the entire island.
Puerto Rico’s transportation system within the San Juan metro area is pretty good. Public transportation on the island is always a hot topic among travelers. The operating hours for the AMA buses will be Monday through Friday from 5am to 9pm, and Saturday and holidays from 6am to 8pm. Check out this app that will help you get around in San Juan! Moovit- Find my bus
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