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Public Transportation

Author: Beth (---.fullsail.com)
Date: 04-05-04 10:32

I've read many suggestions of taking a taxi or flying from San Juan to Culebra, however I was wondering if anyone has experienced the public buses? I've read that the entire trip on the public transportation system runs about $6.00 per person as apposed to $65.00 for a taxi & if it is a decent system, I would love to save the money. Also, could someone give me an idea of how long it will take to get from San Juan airport to Fajardo?
Thanks for all your help.

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Re: Public Transportation

Author: katie (---.nyc.rr.com)
Date: 04-05-04 11:35

Hi-

I was in Vieques last week, and to get there, took public transport to the ferry in Fajardo from the San Juan area. I took the city bus from San Juan to Rio Piedras and then walked to the publico station (buses are $.25-.50 and move pretty slowly), then caught a publico to the town of Fajardo for $3.50 (maybe an hour - 1 1/2 hour) then caught another publico (marked Fajardo Playa, $.75) to the ferry pier. I suspect that I had good fortune with my connections, so the trip took 3 hours or so. You can also charter the publico for $35.

You can get a bus map at the airport in the tourist office. Check out the indoor food market in Rio Piedras if you need to pass some time.

enjoy.
Katie

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Author: Chrissy (---.mad.east.verizon.net)
Date: 04-05-04 15:36

How do you go about chartering the Publico?

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Author: Elizabeth (---.fullsail.com)
Date: 04-09-04 09:12

How do you go about chartering a publico?

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Re: Public Transportation

Author: sue (193.133.138.---)
Date: 04-16-04 10:30

dont recommend the ferry although it's cheap $2.50 - takes around 90 mins. we had a two hour delay at fajardo and the departure room was a scene from a night mare. if you can afford it, fly - $20.00 each way and takes 15 mins. also, ferry will not always take cars etc. you can hire a car over there - coral reef car hire or carlos jeeps (i think). no public transport.

someone with a few bob to spae could make a killing with a few buses and taxis. also no public phone at the ferry port on culebra.

but the island is wonderful, despite the cons!

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Re: Public Transportation

Author: melanie (---.eatel.net)
Date: 04-16-04 10:58

Hi there,

yesterday I travelled from Culebra back to the main Island in the ferry. Personally I LOVED IT, got to see the sunrise as we moved along the water and even saw a whale. It felt great! A wonderful travelling experience.

The publicos are very easy to spot and the buses as well, the transportation is reliable. Go to the transport section of these pages and read the 'Getting there' section. I will give you time estimates and should answer most of your questions.

I have travelled back and forth to Culebra both ways from San Juan (plane and publicos/Ferry), I enjoy both ways very much. The plane ride is about 25 minutes and you can get an amazing view of the small cays on the way to Culebra. Either way is worth it. But if you take public tranport, make sure you arrive VERY early in San Juan so you have enough time to get to Fajardo and catch the Ferry.

Best of luck!

Melanie

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Author: Lorraine (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 04-16-04 22:44

Distance from San Juan Airport to Fajardo is about 1 hour, however, this is using private transportation. I'm not sure how long it will take using public transportation. Personally- I do not recommend it. Perhaps you can rent a car on the mainland, there are many beautiful places to see in Puerto Rico, for example : El Yunque, Las Cavernas de Camuy, etc. check out the following website- www.gotopuertorico.com it's great. I've lived in PR for 25 years and I love it!

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